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November edition Growing Chatham

November's Growing Chatham

We are fully immersed in the holiday season! October welcomed the trick-or-treaters, and now that November is here, it’s …

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Growing Chatham Is Sizzling!

Growing Chatham is sizzling this summer! Sydney Blair and Rachael Blazzard share that Chatham County 4-H Shines Bright at …

June 2025

Growing Chatham: Take 2!

Last week brought a series of unexpected challenges that resulted in setbacks, despite my careful preparations. After successfully finishing …

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Pesticide Safety Course

Pesticide Safety Training – Tuesday, September 9th from 6-8 p.m. In-person: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (Pittsboro) Online: Register for …

January 2025 Growing Chatham

New Year, New Growing Chatham

Celebrate the new year with a fresh edition of Growing Chatham! What resolutions have you set for the year …

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Chatham Farms Forever Day

Please join us for a daylong workshop on farmland preservation, farmland will and estate planning, conservation management, and more. WHEN: …

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