Composting

Composting is the controlled biological decomposition of organic material through heat generated by microorganisms. The stabilized organic material, called 'compost,' looks and smells like soil.

Green compost bin filled with fruit peels, cut melons, and disposable plates

Vermicomposting

Vermicomposting is a process that relies on earthworms and microorganisms to help stabilize active organic materials and convert them to a valuable soil amendment and source of plant nutrients.

Brown earthworm on damp soil and leaf litter with soil particles adhering
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Brown earthworm on damp soil and leaf litter with soil particles adhering
Jumping Worms

Published - November 1, 2021

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Compost Bin Discounts!

Published - March 15, 2021

Green compost bin filled with fruit peels, cut melons, and disposable plates
Thinking of Starting a Larger Composting Project?

Published - December 2, 2016

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Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.
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Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
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Published - September 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A bee lands on a zinnia.
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Published - September 9, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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RSVP for Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 18

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Published - September 8, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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From: Soybeans
Several of the 2026 Achievement Award winners are posing with their prizes in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
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Published - September 7, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
2026 State Show Dedication Recipient Wayne Moore and his family, friends, and Extension colleagues in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Dedication

Published - September 6, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Ruth Vorder Bruegge is holding her plaque for receiving the 2026 Candace Norman Adult Volunteer Leader award. On each side of her are Jessica McVey and Morgan Maness, members of the North Central District 4-H Horse Advisory Council who sponsored the award
2026 Candace Norman Service Award Winners

Published - September 5, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Alumni Showmanship Sponsorship Challenge winner, Samantha Taylor, posing with her palomino horse and Alaina Cross. Samantha is where a hippopotamus costume.
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Published - September 4, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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