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
Chatham County 4-H is a proud participating United Way Agency

Chatham 4-H Summer Camps 2026

Published - January 27, 2026 Read
state burn ban map

Burn Ban Continues for Chatham County

Published - May 4, 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
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Upcoming Events

Today
Pittsboro Pesticide Safety School (Day 2/2) Wednesday | May 20 | 8:30 AM — 5:00 PM Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
Pollinator Garden Tour Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | May 26 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
NCD 4-H Poultry & Rabbit Show Project Record Book Deadline Monday | Jun 01 | 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Dehydrating Workshop: Fruit Leathers Register with Eventbrite Thursday | Jun 04 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM 1192 US 64W Business Suite 400, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Pollinator Garden Tour Register with Eventbrite Friday | Jun 05 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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News From NC State Extension

A picture of a rider from the 2025 NC State 4-H Horse Show Carrying the American Flag.
Drill Team Classes are Coming to the State Show!

Published - May 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
three soybean seedlings one has cotelydons two have been eaten by deer below the cotelydon node
Where Are My Soybeans? Checking for Deer Damage to Soybean Seedlings

Published - May 18, 2026

From: Soybeans
Blank Woodland Owner Survey and envelope.
Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Brown marmorated stink bug on soybean leaf
Stink bugs species and risk to soybeans across different North Carolina regions

Published - May 11, 2026

From: Soybeans
Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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.
Mosquitos 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
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