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NC State Summer / Fall Field Research Job in Western NC
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2021 WNC Hemp Grower Meeting
3/29/2021 – Videos from 2021 WNC Hemp Grower Meeting Held via Zoom on February 17, 2021 Organized by NC Extension personnel …
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AWIS Weather Forecast 3/25 – 3/30: Wind, Heat, and a Chance for Frost Weather Pattern Discussion It is spring, so not …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
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COVID-19 Famers Update 3/21/2021
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AWIS Weather Advisory 3/18/2021: The coming days entail Storm, Rain and a chance of Frost Dear all, Sever storms tonight will …
Manage Bacterial Spot on Your Tomato Transplants
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AWIS Weather Forecast: One More Night of Frost
AWIS Weather Advisory 3/15/2021 Forecast Summary 3/15/2021 created by Karl Harker, AWIS Weather Service; It was a cold weekend from about extreme …
Invitation to Chatham Farms and Related Businesses to Join the NC Farm App
Join hundreds of farms and agribusinesses across North Carolina in cooperative marketing! The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is …
Update on the Final Rule for Hemp
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AWIS Frost Protection Weather Advisories 2021
Dear strawberry community, I am happy to announce that we have been in negotiations with AWIS weather service for the …
Videos From the 2020 Goldenseal Summit Now Available!
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Paper Published on Phosphorus Nutrition of Greenhouse Grown Hemp
3/1/2021 – Dr. Brian Whipker’s team has published yet another study on nutrition of greenhouse hemp. This one is …
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
Caneberry Breeding and Cultural Practices Research Updates
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Nutritional Guides for Greenhouse Hemp
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Keep an Eye on Mg Levels for Hemp Production
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