2021 Wilkes County Agricultural Fair
UPDATE (7/22/2021)-there will be no lawnmower races this year. Sorry for the miscommunication. The Wilkes County Agricultural Fair will begin …
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Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Heavy Rains Bring Masses of Millipedes
Recent heavy rains across the state have resulted in invasions of yards and homes by what some might call …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
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Tips from ACI (American Cleaning Institute) Spring is a time to refresh and renew. Prior to our current modern conveniences …
Preparing to Preserve
With the onset of Spring it means canning season is just around the corner. Summer gardens, fresh tomatoes and …
Watch Out for These (Arthropod) Spring Home Invaders
Insects and other arthropods are feeling the warm weather and waking up for spring. Bees, social wasps, bugs, flies, …
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Spring is in the air and so are our very favorite pollinators! The Grow Box is a “subscription box” program that …
Spring Home Food Preservation Series
Workshop Times 6:30–8:30 p.m. (EST) Are you interested in home food preservation but not sure where to start? Or maybe …
April & May Discounts for Compost Bins
I have tried out two dozen types of compost bins at my Compost Learning Lab at NC State University and these …
So Easy to Preserve 6th Edition Updates
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4-H PEAK Registration Is Open!
The NC 4-H State Council proudly presents a series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs for youth. To register …
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William Hamilton is a 15-year veteran dealing with farmland in North Carolina, specializing in a wide array of issues …
Health Is Wealth - Heart Health Month
February is National Heart Health Month. Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long …
Safe at Home: National Radon Action Month
Health is often a top priority at the beginning of the year as New Year resolutions are in full …
2021 New Year, New Way With ECA Learning Series
New Year, New Way with ECA The pandemic has presented many challenges but one that is reoccurring is not being …
Eat Well in 2021 with Med Instead of Meds
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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 …
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