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 …
Food Safety & Processing
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 …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Register Now for Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is partnering with NC State Extension to offer an all-day Produce Safety …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
8/15/2018 – On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in …
Pesticide Recertification Classes
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will be conducting two courses for pesticide applicators needing the V – Safety Credit …
New 4-H Club Opportunity in Chatham County
Chatham County 4-H Agricultural Club Chatham County 4-H will hold an organizational meeting for a new club to be located in the Pittsboro area …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
Rhonda Sherman posted this article that was authored by Carla Davis: June 29, 2017 | Author: Carla Davis, NC State University Sustainability Office You …
Food Safety Forum - Save the Date
Save the date: 13th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Tuesday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Expo Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. For …
Safely Preserving at Home Workshop
Mark your calendars! Coming up in May we will be offering a workshop, Safely Preserving at Home. Spaces are …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
Are Community Gardens a Safety Risk for the Horticulture Industry?
Ausveg, the Australian association that represents vegetable growers, says that community gardens pose a serious safety risk for the …
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