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, …
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NC Peach Growers' Society to Hold 2021 Annual Meeting Virtually
The NC Peach Growers’ Society’s annual meeting is always held on the fourth Tuesday in January. This year will …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Granite Springs Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms website. A …
Blueberry Scouting Guide for Smartphones
The very popular blueberry scouting guide “A Pocket Guide to IPM Scouting in Highbush Blueberries” published by Michigan State …
Post-Emergence Control of Italian Ryegrass
Before top-dressing we want to terminate any weeds that could compete with our wheat crop. In this short video, …
Rancona Seed Treatments Peanut Notes No. 262 2020
The peanut industry is shifting from Dynasty PD to Rancona V PD for seed treatments. I have attached a …
The WNC Winter Vegetable Conference Goes Virtual!
SAVE THE DATES: FEBRUARY 24 AND 25, 2021 *REGISTRATION OPEN* The tradition of the Winter Vegetable Conference and the North …
Online Produce Safety Alliance Growers Training
About the Training This is a two-day training course for growers on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum that …
Virtual NC Agritunity in 2021
2021 Virtual NC Agritunity Conference Thursday, February 11, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is available now! For more information …
USDA NIFA Offers Grants for Hemp Supply Chains & Rural Development
12/10/2020 – The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an agency within USDA, has announced a new round …
New NC State Hemp Articles Published
12/10/2020 – This week two new publications were released on hemp research and extension conducted at NC State University. …
2020 NC Dairy Winter Management Series Recordings Available
The 2020 North Carolina Dairy Winter Management Series consisted of three monthly webinars from October through December. Each webinar was …
COVID-19 Farmers Update 12/10/2020
COVID-19 Farmers Update 12/10/2020 North Carolina: Executive Order 181 Explained The new Executive Order 181 (Implementing a Modified Stay at Home Order …
CCA Training Slides Peanut Agronomy and Pest Management Peanut Notes No. 261
Slides and a screencast from a recent CCA training on peanut agronomy and pest management can be found at …
NCPGA Report Agronomy and Weed Management Jordan Peanut Notes No. 260 2020
The following information is associated with research and extension activities funded by the NCPGA relative to peanut agronomy, weed …
NCPGA Project Report Insect Management Brandenburg Peanut Notes No. 259 2020
A summary of Dr. Brandenburg’s research on insect management funded by the NCPGA is found below: NC-38_20-07_Brandenburg_Enhanced IPM-New+Old Controls_2020 Annual …
NCPGA Peanut Breeding and Genetics Project Reports Peanut Notes No. 258 2020
The following materials contain information from Drs. Dunne and Andres that is relative to peanut breeding and genetics research …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Sign Up Deadline for DMC Coverage and CFAP 2 Approaching
The enrollment period is currently open at your local FSA office to sign up for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) …
Educational Opportunities Blake Brown Peanut Notes No. 257 2020
The following information from Blake Brown showcase good opportunities for peanut growers. Blake Brown Request North Carolina State University Mail …