September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month

Published - August 24, 2026 Read
How to water plants in pots to make sure that they have plenty of water.

How to Water Plants

Published - August 4, 2026 Read
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 Read

News From Chatham County Center

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Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Let’s Save on School Lunches

Published - July 30, 2026

Zoysiagrass lawn with evergreen shrubs in the background. The photographer's shadow is in the image.
Lawn Care Fundamentals

Published - July 29, 2026

A yellow-legged hornet
Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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4-H Pop-Up Adventure Registration Now Open!

Published - July 27, 2026

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Workshop & Native Plant Sale: Creating Biodiverse Habitat for Pollinators & Other Wildlife

Published - July 26, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Extension At Home Sessions Continue!

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Orange County Center
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Digital Skills: Tips and Tricks for Cellular Devices

Published - July 22, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Pasture Weed Management and Pesticide Compliance (In-person or Online) Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Sep 01 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 1192 U.S. Highway 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pollinator Garden Tour Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Sep 02 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pesticide Recertification - V Credit Training (In-person or Online) Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Sep 03 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 1192 U.S. Highway 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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
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News From NC State Extension

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Bearberry whiteflies showing up in NC blueberries

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Blueberries
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SDBII Agritourism Tour in KY - Register Now

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Dairy
A group photo of all the NC youth and coaches at the AQHYA championship contests.
2026 NC 4-H'ers Excel at APHA & AQHYA World Contests

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
The NC State Extension logo alongside the dates of the Introductory Horse Judging Short Course (November 21-22, 2026) and a picture of a lady judging a horse in a halter class.
2026 NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Specialty Equipment and Business Planning SDBII Grant Cycle Now OPEN!

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Dairy
The online project record system displayed on a laptop showing the North Carolina 4-H project record Kaleidoscope homepage.
Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 26, 2026

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Interest Survey: Floral Design + TH

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Populations - August 17, 2026

Published - August 24, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.18.26]

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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