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2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2020 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Pastured Poultry Workshop
Pastured Poultry Workshop December 2, 2019, from 6–8 p.m. Jones County Civic Center Registration …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The Coastal Environmental Partnership has announced the following dates for it’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Carteret County: Saturday, September …
Alligatorweed Thrips for Alligatorweed Control
There is a new to North Carolina management strategy for alligatorweed control. Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is an invasive aquatic …
Southeast Regional Tour Stop Three at Roberts Farm in Robeson County
Based on 2017 USDA figures 34% of North Carolina’s total corn and soybean production takes place in 18 southeastern …
Southern Showmanship Classic - UPDATE!!
We have had a lot of interest in our Southern Showmanship Classic coming up in August. Because of this, …
Southern Showmanship Classic
Interested in horses? Want to learn more about working with them and how to show them? Looking for something …
Is It - or Isn't It - a Brown Recluse Spider?
Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Craven County Clean Sweep Event Scheduled for Havelock
A Craven County Clean Sweep event is scheduled for Havelock on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Clean Sweep volunteers will …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
Giving a safety talk soon? Check out this OSHA-developed resource to help make your discussion both purposeful and memorable. …
Havelock FFA Ag Day
Come out and join Havelock’s FFA Chapter for a day of fun and learning. Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 1 …
Rock Collection for Middle School Students
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Craven County Center staff enjoys collaborating with local schools on a variety of educational projects and curricula. …
April CCP Meeting: Become a Backyard Naturalist!
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on April 18, 2019, from 9 a.m.–noon at the Chatham County Agriculture …
Research Seeking Volunteers to Share Experiences With Food Supply & Food Systems After Hurricane Florence
A disruption to the food systems such as a natural disaster creates challenges for families and communities. Yet, there …
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