$5,000 Grants to 50 Farmers
In 2020 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) launched a new grant program to help young and beginning …
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Installing Zoom: Mobile App - iOS
Zoom Mobile App (iOS) Download the Zoom mobile app from the Apple Appstore. If you have an Apple device (iPhone, iPad, …
Installing Zoom: Windows
If your computer/laptop is a Windows PC, please follow the instructions below to get Zoom installed. IMPORTANT: Please make sure …
Joining a Zoom Session
Two Ways to Join a Zoom Session Join our Zoom class/workshop session(s) by clicking on the provided Zoom link. The instructors/hosts …
Determining Your Operating System: How to Guide
Before you begin downloading Zoom on your device/computer/laptop make sure you know what the operating system is. Knowing what …
Installing Zoom: Mac
If your computer/laptop is a Mac, please follow the instructions below to get Zoom installed. IMPORTANT: Please make sure you’re …
Graduate Student Research Supporting Tourism Through the Pandemic
Sara Brune will be graduating with her Ph.D. in May of 2021. Her dissertation research was part of the Strengthening …
The Sustainable Living Series
The Sustainable Living Series! Retrain yourself to sustain our planet! Join in on this FREE series of classes via Zoom! Every …
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 …
Tourism Related COVID-19 Resources
NC and National Resources Several North Carolina organizations are working to develop programs and support the travel industry at this …
Spotlighting Undergraduate Tourism Researchers
Despite all the uncertainty 2020 has produced the Tourism Extension Team wants to spotlight and thank three undergraduate students, …
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, …
Ladan Ghahramani Wins TTRA Emerging Leader Award
The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) recently announced Ladan Ghahramani as the winner of the 2020 Emerging Leader …
Tips for Retailers During the 2020 Holiday Season
There is no doubt that 2020 continues to present numerous challenges for small retail businesses. After reading through numerous …
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 …
Visitor Trends and Insights in Jackson County
There is no question that the travel industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Many destinations are struggling …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
2020 Holiday Wreath & Bow Pickup
Did you pre-order a Holiday Wreath or Bow? Pick up your pre-ordered Holiday Wreaths & Bows today! Pick-Up Times Available TODAY – …
Farmland Opportunities This Month
We are thankful to all those landowners that have confidence in NC FarmLink and who currently have active profiles …
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