Introducing a New Addition to the Growing Chatham Newsletter, the Growing Chatham Podcast
February has arrived, bringing a hint of winter weather with it as well as the February edition of Growing …
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Naughty or Nice? It Doesn't Matter, Go Ahead and Open December's Growing Chatham!
It’s the season of giving and we are giving you our holiday edition of Growing Chatham! Do you enjoy …
Growing Chatham - November 2020 Is Now Available!
It’s a new month, which means a new Growing Chatham is waiting for you! Check out what’s happening at …
Food Safety When the Power Is Out
Is your power out? You may be wondering how long the food in your fridge will make it safely …
Chatham County Welcomes Two New Agents and N.C. A&T State University
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center Welcomes Two New Agents and N.C. A&T State University Pittsboro, N.C. – N.C. Cooperative …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
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 …
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 …
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 …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
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 …
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