Chatham County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

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

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

Lawn Care Fundamentals

Published - July 29, 2026 Read

News From Chatham County Center

bento style lunch container with a sandwich, watermelon, carrots, and olives.

Let’s Save on School Lunches

Published - July 30, 2026

Invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - July 28, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms

flyer advertising 4-H pop-up adventure outing on Aug. 7th

4-H Pop-Up Adventure Registration Now Open!

Published - July 27, 2026

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

Published - July 26, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms

Extension At Home Sessions Continue!

Published - July 23, 2026

From: Orange County Center

Digital Skills - image of hands holding a phone

Digital Skills: Tips and Tricks for Cellular Devices

Published - July 22, 2026

Save the date! Chatham County 4-H Gingerbread Extravaganza.

Gingerbread Extravaganza 2026 - Save the Date!

Published - July 22, 2026

Brassica oleracea Savoy Cabbage in the garden, close to harvest

Cool Season Vegetable Gardening

Published - July 15, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Aug 20

Today

Cattle Reproductive Management & Tools Workshop Thursday | Aug 20 | 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center - 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Aug 21

Clover Creators 4-H Club Meeting Friday | Aug 21 | All Day

Aug 25

Pollinator Garden Tour

Tuesday | Aug 25 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Sep 01

Pasture Weed Management and Pesticide Compliance (In-person or Online)

Tuesday | Sep 01 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 1192 U.S. Highway 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Sep 03

Pesticide Recertification - V Credit Training (In-person or Online)

Thursday | Sep 03 | 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM 1192 U.S. Highway 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312

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News From NC State Extension

Large group of NC 4-H'ers with their awards for the Southern Regional Contests

2026 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Educational Contest Results

Published - August 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

Sweetpotato whitefly adult on sweetpotato leaf.

Isolated Whitefly Reports in Sweetpotato: What Growers Should Know

Published - August 19, 2026

From: Sweetpotatoes

Bacterial leaf spot on tomato leaves and fruit

Vegetable disease update, August 17, 2026

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production

A picture of Ava Heilig and Jayleigh Tyndall with their horses and high-point prize buckles.

NC 4-H’ers Shine with High Points and Class Wins at the 2026 Southern Regionals

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.

Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Soybean Foliar Disease Pressure and Fungicide Considerations

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans

Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 13

Published - August 14, 2026

From: Soybeans

Beef Quality Assurance Training - Gaston County Center

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Beef

2026 Apple Maturity Program [8.11.26]

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples

Picture of a 4-H and her miniature horse in an American-themed costume.

2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

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