Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 28!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2020 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
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2019 Pull for Youth Events Raise Over $100,000 for North Carolina 4-H and FFA
On Friday, February 7, 2020, representatives from AgCarolina Farm Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, and Carolina Farm Credit presented a …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program Receives USDA Forest Service 2019 Regional Forester’s Honor Award
From the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Greenville, SC Greenville, SC – The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) …
Transylvania Natural Resources Council Agenda January 10, 2020
Presentations: Collaborating on Campaigns to Reduce Consumption and Waste-Regional Initiatives as well as Local Activities. Speakers will be Joéle …
How to Infuse Oils, Vinegars, Liquor, or Honey (Without Making People Barf)
December 4, 2019 Matt Shipman Hand-crafted gifts of infused oils, honeys, vinegars and liquors seem to be increasingly popular. But many …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2020 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
The Power to Heal
A film that tells of bringing equity to healthcare Thursday, October 17th, 6-8 p.m. Transylvania County Library Rogow Room 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard, …
TNRC Minutes April 12, 2019
(Header by Shannon Lally) 4-12-2019 Meeting Minutes for TNRC regular meeting Presentation: “Kids in the Forest” 9:03 a.m. Lee introduced the purpose …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
North Carolina 4-H Team Competes at Nationals
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Extension Master Gardener Program, Recycling in Transylvania County
Transylvania County Director of Solid Waste Kenn Webb will present on the need for recycling and the items that …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
Transylvania Natural Resources Council Agenda for April 12, 2019
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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 …
Mississippi State Develops Smartphone App to Test Lumber
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Mass Timber Products: Innovative Wood-Based Building Materials
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Flood Damage to Forest Stands
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4-H Forestry and Wildlife Teams Excel in National Competitions
Summer 2018 was incredibly successful for North Carolina’s 4-H teams competing in national contests for forestry and wildlife; with NC teams …
From Spark to Blaze: 2018 Forest to Classroom Program Ignites Classroom Education
I had a spark of an idea. I wanted to teach about fire. I wanted to teach about the …
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