Nutrition Matters - April 2021
Spring Is the Perfect Time to Take Your Workout Outdoors: When the weather thaws, the plants bloom and the …
Community
Exciting 4-H Opportunity - Host Japanese Delegates in 2021!
The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, 2021! The information below …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
Nutrition Matters - March 2021
Holiday Meal on a Budget: In the weeks and months leading up to a holiday it can be hard …
March Is Living Well Month
March Is Living Well Month Please click on the Social Media Post below to see information: Social Media …
Septic Systems: Things Homeowners & Realtors Should Know
Septic systems have been around for a very long time. In North Carolina, nearly half of the homes utilize …
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, …
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 …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
Do you have questions about well water? Are you a realtor or homeowner with a well? Then consider attending …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
NC Zoo Presents "Living With Nature" Virtual Event
From the North Carolina Zoo: Next week is the North Carolina Zoo’s first Living with Nature distance learning event for the 2020-2021 …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Census 2020
Growers, farm labor contractors, farmworkers, and their families COUNT! Farming Community: North Carolina needs your help! Complete the 2020 Census Before …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Community Development
- Composting
- Military Outreach
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Tourism Extension
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Agricultural and Food Law (eXtension.org)
- Civil Dialogue (eXtension)
- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (eXtension)
- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
- Entrepreneurship (eXtension)
Partnerships and Organizations
- Industry Expansion Solutions
- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- Small Business and Technology Development Center
Volunteers in Extension
Recent Publications related to Community
Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In central North Carolina almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully …
1 week ago
Threshold Legal Issues Concerning Solar Development Opportunities
This factsheet covers several factors to consider when leasing farmland for solar farm purposes. Property …
2 weeks ago
Tips on Writing Turf Contracts and Landscape Specifications
Maintenance contracts for turfgrass areas should be written to provide security for all parties involved. …
3 weeks ago
Tall Fescue & Kentucky Bluegrass Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar
This calendar of suggested management practices is designed to assist you in the seasonal care …
3 weeks ago
Site Preparation
This publication, chapter 5 of Collard Greens and Common Ground: A North Carolina Community Food …
3/31/21
Selecting and Managing Lawn Grasses for Shade
Turfgrass, trees, and shrubs are desired in most landscapes because they are attractive and useful. …
3/10/21
How to Become a Beekeeper in North Carolina
Beekeeping is a very enjoyable and rewarding pastime that is relatively inexpensive to get started. …
2/26/21
Rainwater Harvesting: Guidance for Homeowners
A rainwater harvesting system captures stormwater runoff, often from a rooftop, and stores the water …
2/24/21 — Urban Waterways