Youth showing goats in the show ring with the judge standing beside them.

Chatham 4-H Livestock Show - SAVE THE DATE 9/12/26

Published - May 26, 2026 Read
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

News From Chatham 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
Virtual Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Emergency Preparedness Virtual Workshop

Published - September 8, 2026

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

This mama Virginia opossum stopped by to show off her babies.
Summer is winding down, but Growing Chatham is sprouting new wisdom!

Published - August 4, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Two Trees, One Seed! Pairing Project Learning Tree Trees & Me with the NAAEE Early Childhood Guidelines for Excellence Workshop Thursday | Sep 10 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA
Lawn Care Fundamentals Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Sep 10 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pollinator Garden Tour Register with Eventbrite Friday | Sep 11 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Chatham County 4-H Livestock Show Saturday | Sep 12 | All Day Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-64 BUS, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
Emergency Preparedness Workshop Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Sep 15 | 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- September 3

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Soybeans
Several of the 2026 Achievement Award winners are posing with their prizes in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC 4-H Horse Program Achievement Award Winners Honored

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.
2026: A Historic Year for Alumni Showmanship

Published - September 4, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [09.01.26]

Published - September 3, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
A 4-H member paints a large green 4-H clover emblem on a white fabric banner spread across the grass.
Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026

Published - September 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
The senior and junior sportsmanship award winners posing with their plaques in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Sportsmanship Awards

Published - September 2, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Shows larval instars and how much each one can eat with photos of defoliated leaves
Soybean loopers are here- are you scouting?

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Soybeans
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