Five tan, wart-capped Amanita mushrooms growing on a dark forest floor at night.

Growing Chatham: Fall Back into the Groove!

Published - September 1, 2026 Read
September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month

Published - August 24, 2026 Read
Sprayer attached to a tractor emitting liquid on corn

Pesticide Applicators: Recertification Deadlines Approaching FAST

Published - June 10, 2026 Read

News From Chatham County Center

4-H Fall Fun Day Field Trip
4-H Fall Fun Day Field Trip

Published - September 16, 2026

Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day
Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day

Published - September 15, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
collage of colorful flowering native plants
RSVP for Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 18

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
Woman cutting vegetables on a cutting board with a yellow background. Words announcing applications are open for volunteering with the EMFV program.
Extension Master Food Volunteer Openings in Chatham County!

Published - August 28, 2026

Extension employees sit at the first Donation Station table at the Pittsboro Farmers Market.
Donation Stations Now in Chatham County

Published - August 28, 2026

Display of foods that part of the Med Way of Eating
Med Instead of Meds 2026

Published - August 28, 2026

devil's bite and tall tickseed in the fall pollinator garden
Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
How to water plants in pots to make sure that they have plenty of water.
How to Water Plants

Published - August 4, 2026

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Upcoming Events

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Creating Biodiverse Habitat for Pollinators and Other Wildlife Register with Eventbrite Friday | Sep 18 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 1192 US 64W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pollinator Garden Tour Register with Eventbrite Monday | Sep 21 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pressure Canning Workshop Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Sep 23 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pollinator Garden Tour Register with Eventbrite Saturday | Oct 03 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Forests, Water, and People: A Project Learning Tree K-12 Workshop Monday | Oct 12 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA
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News From NC State Extension

Spider web and insect trap in an apple orchard
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 8, 2026

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
PJ contestants judging whole chicken carcasses
Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.08.26]

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
An image of a mesh cone topped with a mesh cylinder used to capture pests.
Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- September 10

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Soybeans
Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm
*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food
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.
2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

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.
Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A bee lands on a zinnia.
2027 Therapeutic Horticulture Course Schedule

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
Sticky card trap with brown marmorated stink bugs and other insects on it
WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - September 1, 2026

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
An image of a mesh cone topped with a mesh cylinder used to capture pests.
Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- September 3

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Soybeans
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