Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms website. A …
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Chatham County Holiday Farmers Markets!
Two of Chatham County’s three farmers markets will be hosting special holiday markets to help folks get in the …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Off Grid in Color
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Now Accepting Proposals for NC AgVentures Grants
Note: this news article was adapted from articles written by Jackie Miller, NC AgVentures Program Coordinator. NC AgVentures is an …
September Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Enjoy a September Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Huckleberry Trail Farm Fall Festival
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Heart Song Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Fusarium Wilt Problematic on Chrysanthemum in 2020
The number of chrysanthemum samples diagnosed with Fusarium wilt this year is well above average, according to NC State …
Strategic Conversations for Fall & Winter Agritourism Operators
Fall and Winter Agritourism Operators are facing tough questions on when and how to operate this season. N.C. Cooperative …
Enjoy an August Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
August Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Pumpkin Downy Mildew Found in Surry County, North Carolina
Written by Lina Quesada-Ocampo and Kimberly D’Arcangelo Cucurbit downy mildew, caused by the oomycete pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis, has been confirmed …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-winkle Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms …
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Confirmed in Western NC (8/14/2020)
Cucumber Downy Mildew (CDM) has been confirmed on cucumber plants in our sentinel plot in Waynesville, NC (Haywood County). …
Enjoy a July Virtual Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos …
Some NC Farmers Stay Local
80% of the cut flowers sold in this country come from outside the US. Its an industry that has …
July Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Free or Low-Cost Personal Protective Equipment for Farmers
Personal protective equipment has been a challenge to obtain since the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, respirators, cartridges, gloves, filters, …
Interpreting Black Light Data
Black lights are established throughout North Carolina to monitor certain field crop pests. When used correctly, information gained from …
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