2021 Dallas Ward Memorial Scholarship Opportunity
This scholarship was established by Cleveland County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. (CCCA) in 2000. Initial funding was provided by members …
Soil, Water & Air
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
Register Now for April CCP Meeting About Dragonflies and Damselflies
The April Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting will focus on Dragonflies and Damselflies. Please join us on April 15, 2021, from 9–11:15 …
Coming Soon... SPRING SPECTACULAR DAIRY GOAT SHOW
Having cancelled last year’s event due to COVID, we are pleased to announce the return of the ADGA-Sanctioned Spring …
Steps to Health - Take Control Virtual Class Offered
Come learn lifelong habits to help you eat healthily and be physically active! Nutrition Program for Adults! Take control NOW to …
Too Few or Too Many Grazing Animals…? Defining Adequate Stocking Rate
Please view this VIDEO explaining the basics of defining an adequate stocking rate. Defining the stocking rate is the most …
Face Fly Control
Face Fly Control Greg Traywick, Cleveland County Extension Director March, 2021 Wet spring weather usually means greater numbers of face flies, a …
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series
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We’re Quite Fawned of This Webinar: Integrated Approaches to Deer Management
Upcoming: On Feb. 9, the Center for Integrated Pest Management will present an overview of effective integrated strategies to …
Herter-O'Neal Scholarship Opportunity
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
An Extreme, Unusual 2020: The Weather Year in Review
Note: This is a guest post from Corey Davis, Assistant State Climatologist of North Carolina, and Kathie Dello, State …
Do I Need to Add Sulfur When Top-Dressing Wheat?
After we’ve taken a tissue sample of our wheat crop and received the analysis we can determine if our …
Backyard Flock Series - Backyard Flock Management
The area specialized poultry agents are hosting a Backyard Flock Series starting January 27, 2021, via Zoom. Please see …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
January CCP Meeting to Focus on Water Resource Planning
The first Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting of 2021 will focus on Water Resource Planning. Please join us on January 21, 2021, …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
Composting
Turn yard waste, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter into a wonderful soil amendment or mulch. Composting Portal Composting Chapter of …
Vermicomposting
Earthworms convert organic matter (including food scraps, paper, animal manure, and yard trimmings) into a valuable soil amendment and …
Arcobacter Abundant in Hurricane Florence Floodwaters
Flooding near the Cape Fear River during Hurricane Florence in 2018. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Junell. …
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