Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Soil, Water & Air
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 …
Join Us for the January 17 CCP Meeting on Habitat Fragmentation & Landscape Conservation
Please join us for the next Chatham Conservation Partnership meeting on January 17, 2019, from 9 a.m.–noon to learn more …
Register Now for Sustainable Forest, Carbon, and Ecosystem Service Management Workshop
Sustainable Forest, Carbon, and Ecosystem Service Management: You Can Have It All! There is increasing interest in carbon sequestration in …
Save the Date for Our 2019 Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a …
Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting: The State of Our Water in Chatham
Water is life – our bodies need it, our communities need it, and the larger environment around us needs …
Photos From the 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest
The 1st Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 24, 2018, was a huge success with an estimated crowd …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 24!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This is a …
What Do the NWS Watches and Warnings Mean?
It’s early 2018 and the National Weather Service has already been busy with a variety of winter weather event …
Save the Date for Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!
SAVE THE DATE: Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This …
CCP Meeting to Focus on Impacts of Climate Change on Natural Resources in Chatham County
The upcoming Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting on February 1 will focus on how changes in our climate are …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Contribute Expertise, Experience, Talent and Time to the Extension Gardener Handbook Project
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers shouldered the lion’s share of hours on The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook project over the …
Chatham Farmers Invited to Apply for Conservation Cost Share Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chatham Soil & Water Conservation District, 919-542-8228 PITTSBORO, NC— The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District is …
Public Input Requested: Final Draft of Chatham County Comprehensive Plan
The following press release was written by the Chatham County Planning Department. After nearly 18 months of development with broad …
Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!
The following article was provided by David Glenn, Science & Operations Officer, NC CoCoRaHS State Co-Coordinator, with the National Weather Service in …
Chatham Residents Still Have Chance to Provide Input on Comprehensive Plan
PITTSBORO, NC— Chatham County wants to hear from residents and get input on draft recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan. …
Save the Date: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on March 25
Save the Date: March 25, 2017 The staff at the Chatham County Center of NC State Extension, Chatham County Soil & …
Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting January 19 to Focus on Planning for Habitat Protection
Chatham Conservation Partnership Meeting Date: Thursday, January 19, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, …
After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
Floodwaters can contain debris that can damage drinking water wells and cause them to become contaminated with chemicals and …
Hurricane Matthew Water Testing Kits Available
Do you have a drinking water well? Was it submerged by flooding from Hurricane Matthew? If yes to both …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering
- Extension Soils Program
- Fisheries and Pond Management Extension
- NC State Stream Restoration Program
- Stormwater Engineering Group
- Water Quality and Waste Management Programs in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Newsletters
Partnerships and Organizations
- NC Dept of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Air Quality
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
- SaveWaterNC.org - Water Conservation Tips
Publications
Resources
Recent Publications related to Soil, Water & Air
Biomass Production of Biofumigant Cover Crops - 'Caliente' Mustard and Oilseed Radish
A new group of cover crops for winter and summer use include mustards, oilseed radishes …
4/1/19
Winter Annual Cover Crops
This publication discusses production of winter annual cover crops, their benefits and management. Research has …
3/25/19 — SoilFacts
Sulfur Fertilization of North Carolina Crops
Adequate sulfur is necessary for crops, but there’s no one-size-fits-all recommendation for application in North …
3/25/19 — SoilFacts
Compost Production and Use in Sustainable Farming Systems
This field note for farmers published by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) describes …
3/21/19 — CEFS Field Notes for Farmers
Composting on Organic Farms
This publication describes the composting process, how to make compost that meets National Organic Program …
3/21/19 — CEFS
Southern Foresters’ Observations of Threats to Forest Health and Implications for Continuing Education
Southern forests experience several threats to health and productivity, and these threats are expected to …
3/18/19
How Rising Fertilizer Prices Affect Optimum Nitrogen Rates
This publication helps farmers decide whether to reduce fertilization rates in order to achieve maximum …
3/8/19 — SoilFacts
Improving Septic Systems
This question and answer worksheet for homeowners focuses on potential problems with drinking water that …
2/26/19 — Home*A*Syst