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

Growing Small Farms — Published - December 15, 2025 Read
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Learn How To Vaccinate Chicks

Published - March 10, 2026 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

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
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
Beef cattle grazing among trees.
Farmers and Landowners Can Apply for Agroforestry Grants

Published - January 27, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
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Upcoming Events

Fermentation: Yogurt Making Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Mar 19 | 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM 1192 US 64W Business Suite 400, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Native and Invasive Plants of Creeks and Streams Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Mar 19 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Clover Creators 4-H Club Meeting Friday | Mar 20 | All Day
Trees and Me! Early Childhood Project Learning Tree Workshop Saturday | Mar 21 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch, 1420 Price Park Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
Safe Plates for Food Managers Certification Course + Exam Register with Eventbrite Monday | Mar 23 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM 1192 U.S. Highway 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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News From NC State Extension

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AWIS Weather Report: Rain and Freeze/Frost Alert

Published - March 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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From Post to Pasture: Building Better Fences

Published - March 13, 2026

From: Beef
NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26: Make Your Mark
Make Your Mark for 4-H on NC State Day of Giving

Published - March 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Brunswick County storm clouds over a field.
Turbulent Frost Weather ahead, starting Thursday

Published - March 10, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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2026 Artificial Insemination School for Producers, Extension Agents, and Farm Employees

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Beef
Mill worker in hard hat and safety vest inspecting lumber passing by on conveyor
North Carolina’s Forest Sector: A Significant Contributor to Our State Economy

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Jamara Oliver holding her drawing of a turkey with ferris wheel and state flag.
2026 YMTS T-shirt Design Winner

Published - March 5, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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Yellow Dust: Navigating the North Carolina Pine Pollen Season

Published - March 4, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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Food Truck Boot Camp Fuels WNC Small Business: A Conversation with Laura Lauffer

Published - March 2, 2026

From: Local Food
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Youth Market Turkey Show Registration Time!

Published - March 2, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
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