Bye Bye 2020! January's Growing Chatham Welcomes 2021, New Webinars and More!
As we say goodbye to 2020 we look forward to what 2021 will bring. Hopefully, 2021 will be the …
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January CCP Meeting to Focus on Water Resource Planning
The first Chatham Conservation Partnership (CCP) meeting of 2021 will focus on Water Resource Planning. Please join us on January 21, 2021, …
A Dairy Holiday Story With Jingle the Elf and Ashley Robbins, Extension Agent
Join Jingle the Elf and Area Specialized Dairy Agent, Ashley Robbins for this holiday storytime …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Creating Virtual Farm and Food Experiences
Whether it’s farm tours, private tastings, or conferences, we are all figuring out new ways to connect digitally with …
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 …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Don't Miss This! 4-H Gingerbread House Competition and Holly Jolly Afterschool Crafting Workshop
Pittsboro, N.C. – The National Gingerbread House Competition™ that is held at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, …
Chatham County 4-Her's Compete in Project Record Book Competition
Congratulations to several Chatham County 4-Hers for winning medals for their Project Record Book submissions for 2019. Maddie Loops …
4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
Registration for this program will run November 16–December 11, 2020. Matching will take place through the States’ 4-H Exchange …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
Join the Listserv
We communicate through the NC State University Therapeutic-Hort google group so if you haven’t already subscribed, please do that …
November 2020 Holiday Closures
With the holiday season fast approaching, we wanted to share a few closures that will take place in November. Veterans …
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 …
Chatham County Government Experiences Cyber Incident
On October 28, 2020, Chatham County government identified a cyber incident that resulted in its network, email, and office …
Community Connections: Healthcare
This 30-minute information session will cover healthcare needs, factors impacting healthcare, strategies, and community health resources. About this Event Join us …
Agrability/Life Project 1890 Land Grant Institution Virtual Workshop
Join us for the #AgrAbility / Life Project 1890 Land #Grant Institution #Virtual Workshop. The event will take place from …
Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
Take Action to Complete the Census by Oct. 15
Time is running up! Individuals have until 11:59 p.m. on October 15, 2020, to complete their Census information, so …
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