Two oxen yoked side-by-side led by a person wearing a "MILK'S GOT GAME" shirt

Plan for Fun at the 2026 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!

Growing Small Farms — Published - December 15, 2025 Read
Daffodils are beginning to stir, lifting their bright blooms toward the clear blue sky in celebration of spring. A clock is displayed as a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8, 2026.

March Madness: Time-Out for Growing Chatham

Published - March 2, 2026 Read
Chatham County 4-H is a proud participating United Way Agency

Chatham 4-H Summer Camps 2026

Published - January 27, 2026 Read

News From Chatham County Center

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Published - March 12, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
Yellow baby chicks
Learn How To Vaccinate Chicks

Published - March 10, 2026

STEM Activity Workshop & white 4-H clover emblem with circuit designs.
4-H STEM Activity Workshop

Published - March 6, 2026

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Blueberry Pruning Demonstration

Published - February 17, 2026

Chickens foraging
Backyard & Small Flocks Workshop (Online & in-Person)

Published - February 17, 2026

HERTER-O'NEAL SCHOLARSHIP $750 Available — Are you pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree in business?
2026 Herter-O’Neal College Scholarship Application

Published - February 5, 2026

A cold and icy winter day in February.
Snuggle Up With Growing Chatham

Published - February 5, 2026

Beautiful farmers' market carrots!
The Pittsboro Farmers' Market Is Moving Downtown!

Published - January 27, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Upcoming Events

Spring Ag Fest 2026 Saturday | Mar 28 | 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
Keep Your License: Required Pesticide Training for ALL Applicators Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Mar 31 | 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM 1192 U.S. Highway 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Central Piedmont Junior Livestock Show & Sale Tue Apr 07 — Wed Apr 08 6716 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Canning 101 Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Apr 09 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Backyard Poultry 101 Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Apr 09 | 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM 500 North 2nd Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344
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News From NC State Extension

This is an image of beef steers (black) grazing several experimental paddocks of tall fescue.
Regional Forage-Livestock Systems In-Service Training and SPFCIC

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Forages
Two teenage girls stand next to each other smiling. One girl is holding a baby goat.
Apply Now to Host International Youth through 4-H!

Published - March 24, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Dr. Jim Clark stands with Governor Josh Stein during his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the governor’s mansion.
Jim Clark Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Published - March 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A picture of the first place senior hippology team and their awards
2026 NC State 4-H Hippology Contest Winners Announced

Published - March 20, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A picture of the buckle awarded to the high individual in the 2026 NC State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest
2026 NC State 4-H Horsebowl Contest Results

Published - March 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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2026 Central Cattle Reproduction School

Published - March 19, 2026

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2026 Artificial Insemination School for Undergraduate, Graduate, and DVM Students

Published - March 16, 2026

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2026 Western NC Cattle Reproduction School

Published - March 16, 2026

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2026 Mid-Central Cattle Reproduction School

Published - March 16, 2026

From: Beef
Min. Temp. Tuesday, Mar 17
AWIS Weather Report: Rain and Freeze/Frost Alert

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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