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 …
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Spring Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, Chatham County Cooperative Extension In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills …
2018 Tomato Field Day-- Thursday, August 16, 2018
Mark your calendars now and reserve the date for the annual Tomato Field Day at the Mountain Horticultural Crops …
Photos from the 11th Annual Pollinator Day
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association teamed up to hold their 11th Annual …
Register Now for July Pollinator Workshop & Garden Tour
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a summer pollinator conservation workshop and garden tour …
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 …
Birth of an Assassin Bug!
The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, is North Carolina’s largest assassin bug. It gets its name from the prominent spiny …
Chatham's Fiddlehead Farm Wins Good Food Award!
A Chatham County farm has won a coveted Good Food Award in recognition of superior craftsmanship and a commitment …
Pollinator Garden Tours Start Thursday May 10!
Thursday May 10 at 10:00 am Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will be giving a tour of Chatham County …
11th Annual Pollinator Day Celebration May 19 in Pittsboro
Saturday May 19, 2018 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on the lawn at Chatham Mills Organized and conducted by: North Carolina Cooperative Extension, …
Register Now for Spring Pollinator Workshops & Garden Tours
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer three spring pollinator conservation workshops and garden tours …
45 Farms on the Piedmont Farm Tour April 28-29, 2018!
The 23rd annual Piedmont Farm Tour will be Saturday and Sunday, April 28 – 29, from 2:00 – 6:00 pm …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Chatham County Community Supported Agriculture Farms
- Chatham County Farmers' Markets
- Chatham County Pick-your-Own Farms
- Chatham County Restaurants that Buy from Local Farmers
- Chatham County Wineries & On-farm Stands
- Community Supported Agriculture Guide
- Crop Production Resources
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Pastured Poultry Production
Resources
- Food Routes
- Local Harvest
- N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services' Farm Fresh
- The 10% Campaign - Building North Carolina's Local Food Economy
Social Media
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