Beekeepers: Registration Now Open for BEES Academy!
Are you a beekeeper with a number of years of experience who wants to increase your understanding of bees …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
Our Hemp Projects in the News!
Our emerging CBD hemp industry, our graduate students, and our women growers getting some well-deserved attention in today’s article …
Hops, Hemp, Truffles, and More-See What We Are Doing!
It’s field day season and we have four events planned to showcase our research this year! This is your …
Dairy Margin Coverage Informational Meeting
July 24, 2019 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Bestfood Cafeteria, 220 E 11th St, Siler City, NC 27344 Attention Dairy Farmers (current and …
Multi-Species Fencing Workshop
July 29, 2019 | 5:30–8 p.m. Chatham County Ag Center; 1192 US 64 W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312 If you’re wondering …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in July!
The month of July presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Annual Chatham County Farm and Industry Tour Coming in October, Tickets Now on Sale
Join agents and staff from theN.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center on October 1, 2019, for our annual Farm …
Three Pollinator Garden Tours in June!
The month of June presents three opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Pollinator Garden Tour Thursday May 23!
Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden at Chatham …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
2019 Chatham County 4-H Summer Science Camp: Digging Deeper With Junior Master Gardeners
July 15–18, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Youth ages 10-14 will study diverse types of soil, plants, and insects through a variety …
Small Scale Egg Producers’ Meeting
North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop for small-scale egg producers on May 23 in Greensboro, NC. Date: Thursday, …
Small Scale Egg Producers' Meeting
Are you a small egg producer? Don’t miss out on this informative meeting! Thursday, May 23, 2019 10 a.m. to 2:45 …
Pollinator Garden Tours Start Wednesday, May 8!
Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 10 a.m., Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of N.C. …
Preparing Your Calves for Weaning
If you are a cow-calf producer then the future of the beef industry starts with you. Simple management practices …
Register Now for Spring Pollinator Garden Design Workshops
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Pollinator Garden Design Workshop as part of its Enhancing …
Broccoli Research Continues in 2019
We have been a partner in the Eastern Broccoli Project since its inception in 2010. The main objective of …
Spring Ag Fest 2019 Video, Flag Ceremony and Parade of Horse Breeds
We had a huge turnout and perfect weather for our annual Spring Ag Fest that was held at the …
2019 Pesticide License Recertification Classes
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will be conducting two courses for pesticide applicators needing the V – Safety …
Survey for Small-Scale Poultry Producers
The Economic Development team under our state Local Foods Initiative Group (LFPT) at North Carolina State University and N.C. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 2013 Ice Cream Churn-Off Entry Form
- Central North Carolina Poultry Growers' Group
- Farm Transitions 2016
- Safely Preserving at Home
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- 2016 November Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
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- 2016 September Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
- 2017 April Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
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- 2017 December Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
- 2017 February Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
- 2017 February Updates Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
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- 2017 July Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
- 2017 June Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newletter
- 2017 May Chatham County Farm Service Agency Newsletter
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- Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)
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- NC State Climate Office
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
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- Small Business and Technology Development Center
- USDA Agricultural Research Service
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