Giant Salvinia Alert!
Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) has been found in Columbus County. This is a federally listed, noxious, invasive aquatic weed. …
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WINNERS Announced: 4-H Pumpkin-Palooza Photo Contest
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the New Hanover County 4-H Pumpkin-Palooza Photo Contest 2020! A total of 29 …
Upcoming Online Animal Waste Recertification Classes
A one-year extension was given for people who need animal waste continuing education hours by December 31, 2020; however, …
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 …
4-H Awards Day Celebration
Congratulations to ALL of our 4-H members, volunteers, and supporters who were recognized for their outstanding achievements for 2019! On …
4-H Awards Day Celebration Virtual Oct. 11
New Hanover County 4-H’s Awards Day Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 11, 2020, from 3–4 p.m. for New Hanover County 4-H’s …
4-H Volunteer Roles & Descriptions
Ever wondered what role YOU can serve as a 4-H volunteer? Look no further. Here are volunteer roles that …
Cinara Aphid - Early Christmas Visitors
This is an updated version of an older post from 2017. Apparently COVID isn’t stopping some insects from traveling and …
Register Now for ForestHer NC Webinar on Managing for Wildlife
The ForestHer NC Workshop Series has gone virtual! Presentations scheduled for the March 2020 Managing for Wildlife Workshops are …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm
From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms website. A …
View Recording of CCP Spider Webinar!
Chatham Conservation Partnership conducted a webinar on SPIDERS on October 15, 2020, and we had a great turnout of about 130 …
Chatham County Holiday Farmers Markets!
Two of Chatham County’s three farmers markets will be hosting special holiday markets to help folks get in the …
Spring 2021 Online Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2021 Online Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in …
New NCDA&CS Form for Soil Tests
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has just released a new Soil Test form for Gardeners. Download the …
Video Introduction to Bullington Gardens Horticultural Therapy Program
John Murphy, Educational Director at Bullington Gardens takes us on a virtual tour of their Therapeutic Horticulture programs. In this …
NC FarmLink
NC FarmLink was recently featured in Tobacco Farm Quarterly. In the article, found on page 18, journalist, Lara Ivanitch …
Therapeutic Horticulture in NC - 15-Minute Video Introduction
Check out this 15-minute video introduction to many of the great therapeutic Horticulture programs across the state of North …
New Publication on Edible Landscape Design
Growing Edibles in the Landscape Design your landscape for Year-Round Harvest Select plants that will provide a variety of functions in …
Greenhouse Vegetable Training for Extension Agents in the Southeast
Greenhouse Vegetable Production for Extension Agents in Southeastern US Tennessee and North Carolina are teaming up to host a special Greenhouse …
Keep Old Man Winter From Hurting Bermudagrass Putting Greens
As bermudagrass putting greens enter dormancy over the next few weeks in the Carolinas, now is a good time …