A Multiflora rose plant with clusters of small white flowers featuring yellow centers. A green inchworm is arched along a leaf, and a spider is resting on one of the white petals. Multiflora rose is an invasive species in North Carolina.

May You Inch Your Way into Growing Chatham

Published - May 5, 2026 Read
state burn ban map

Burn Ban Continues for Chatham County

Published - May 4, 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

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

Cluster of ripening blueberries on a branch with green leaves
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
All News From Chatham County Center

Upcoming Events

NCD 4-H Qualifying 4-H Horse Show Sat May 09 — Sun May 10 Piedmont Saddle Club, 8001 Leabourne Rd, Colfax, NC 27235, USA
Pollinator Garden Tour Register with Eventbrite Saturday | May 09 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Growing an Herb Garden; Extension Master Gardener Workshop Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | May 12 | 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM 1192 U.S. 64 West Business Suite 400, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Water Bath Canning: Jams Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | May 13 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pollinator Garden Tour Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | May 13 | 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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News From NC State Extension

Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquito's Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
hole caused by the feeding of a corn earworm larva
Corn Earworm and False Chinch Bug Reports in Strawberries

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Animals grazing
Annual Forage & Livestock Webinar Series Schedule (2026)

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Forages
Jonathon Smith Headshot
Grassroots Energy, Real-World Solutions: A Conversation with Jonathon Smith

Published - May 4, 2026

From: Local Food
Tulip poplar tree in bloom
What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? May

Published - May 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
NC Beef System Field Day
2026 NC Beef System Field Day

Published - April 30, 2026

From: Beef
Forage plots
Forage recovery agent-only in-service training

Published - April 29, 2026

From: Forages
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