Guidance on Face Coverings in Wilkes
We are sharing information from The State of North Carolina and Wilkes County Government on proper face covering. *They recommend …
Forest Resources
Recording of Bumble Bee Webinar Now Available for Viewing
In honor of Citizen Science Month, the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a webinar on …
NC Landowners Trust Farm Operators With Conservation Practices
While you may have heard the term ‘absentee landowner’, it might be more appropriate to use the term ‘non-operating …
Let's Talk - NC FarmLink Goes Virtual
William and I were excited when we came on board as the NC FarmLink Co-Directors because we are both …
Yellow Poplar Weevils on Poplar and Magnolia
We just got an alert from Amanda Taylor, Area Specialized Agent – Nursery and Greenhouse, that yellow poplar weevils, …
Lecanium Scales Full of Eggs
Oak lecanium scale and European fruit lecanium are nearly identical soft scales that infest oaks and many other tree …
Using the Right Tool - or the Best Tool Available!
Using the right tool for any given task is always our goal, but we all have made do when …
Office Updates/COVID-19 Work Authorization Form for Farmers
We would like to give you an update on current office procedures and other information related to COVID-19 virus. We …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
What Is a Fair Rental Rate for Farmland?
One of the most common questions we get at NC FarmLink is “What is a fair rental rate for this …
COVID-19-Please Read
As a preventive measure in order to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, we encourage customers of …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Register Now for ForestHer Workshop on Managing for Wildlife
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
Farmland Preservation Forum @ Southern Farm Show, Feb. 5
Farmland Preservation Forum Farmers and landowners wishing to preserve their land for future generations will want to attend a special …
The Bees of North Carolina
Congratulations to Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt & Hannah Levenson for this excellent new book, available as a hardcopy for purchase …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting Focuses on Wild Mushrooms
The Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) is a collaboration of local, state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, universities, …
Register Now for ForestHer Workshop on Managing your Woodlands
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
October 17 Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting to Focus on Mushrooms!
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 9 a.m. til noon at the Stanford …
Register Now! ForestHer Workshops Engage Women in Woodland Stewardship
Women landowners and natural resource professionals interested in learning more about management and conservation of private lands are invited …
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