October's Edition of Growing Chatham Is Now Available
Growing Chatham, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center’s monthly newsletter, is now available for you to read. We have …
Farm Health & Safety
Don't Miss Growing Chatham!
Have you visited the pollinator garden recently? Take a virtual tour by opening Growing Chatham! Are you a teacher …
2020 Chatham County Pesticide Classes
September 3, 2020, 6–8 p.m. Pesticide Safety Recertification Class – 2 hrs V Credit CLICK TO REGISTER September 15, 2020, 6–8 p.m. Pasture …
Growing Chatham - June 2020 Edition Is Now Available
Our June issue of Growing Chatham is now available. View the lastest edition of Growing …
Growing Chatham, May 2020 Edition Is Now Available Online
This month’s newsletter is packed full of information, don’t miss it! View the May issue of Growing …
Growing Chatham, April 2020 Edition Is Here!
Click here to view our latest “Growing Chatham” Newsletter, it’s full of great information! Don’t miss out on this month’s …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
COVID-19 Brings Changes to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center
Like everyone else, we are practicing social distancing here in Chatham County. Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, staff will …
Growing Chatham, March Edition
Don’t let March pass you by! We have a month full of events! See the link below to view …
Make Plans Now to Attend Spring Ag Fest 2020!
When: March 28, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US 64 …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Respirator Fit Testing Day
Respirator Fit Testing Day will be on February 21, 2020, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference …
Strangles Outbreak
PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT! From Polaris Equine Mobile Veterinary Clinic There is a confirmed Strangles outbreak within the Polaris Equine service area. …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
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 …
North Piedmont Farm School Extends Registration Deadline Until January 3, 2020
North Central Farm School Extends Deadline until January 3. Classes begin January 13, 2020. Registration and class fee must …
Hay Selection; How to Video With Ashley Robbins
View this How to Video. Ashley Robbins, Livestock Agent for the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center, explains how to …
Farm Crisis Assistance for Farmers
The past few years have been especially hard on farmers, with drought, flooding, fires, tariffs and related market instability …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 30!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 30, 2019 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- National Pesticide Information Center Emergency Resources
- NC Agromedicine Institute
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticide Division
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