Youth Livestock Team on the Moo-Ve
On July 15, 2021, the Chatham County Youth Livestock Team teamed up with the Alamance County Youth Livestock Team …
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Vacationer Supported Agriculture Expands to New Locations
Local Produce Bags are now available in 12 locations for the 2021season. NC State Extension announced that it has expanded …
July's Edition of the Growing Chatham Newsletter and Podcast Are Waiting for You!
It’s hard to believe that July is here! A new month means a new Growing Chatham Newsletter is ready …
Summer Flavors, a Virtual Event With Tara Gregory
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Agriculture Photo Contest Celebrates Chatham County's 250th Anniversary!
Chatham County is inviting residents to submit photos of local agriculture as part of a contest to celebrate Chatham …
Accessing Cooperative Extension Staff & Services This Summer
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is pleased to serve our community members, and in an effort to …
Extension Interns Gain Real-World Experience and Serve Local Communities
Pittsboro, NC – NC State Extension announced that Kristin Peters is completing an Extension internship this summer with the …
Growing Chatham June Newsletter and Podcast Now Available!
View this month’s Growing Chatham It’s so hard to believe that summer has officially started, which means folks are outside …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
The North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance conducted a webinar on May 25, 2021, entitled “A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator …
May 2021 Growing Chatham Newsletter and Podcast Are Available!
The May 2021 Edition of Growing Chatham has arrived! Click to open this month’s Growing Chatham. Have little time …
Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program
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Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Do Extraordinary Work in Therapeutic Horticulture!!!
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Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Needs Assessment
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is conducting a statewide program needs assessment to determine how …
4-H Virtual Camp & Kit Registration Coming Soon for Summer 2021
Virtual camp and grab-and-go kits are coming to Chatham County 4-H once again this summer! We’re excited to offer …
Growing Chatham, April 2021 Edition Has Arrived!
Growing Chatham April Edition has now arrived and full of spring blossoms! Check out our upcoming webinars that are …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Exciting 4-H Opportunity - Host Japanese Delegates in 2021! - Program Cancelled for 2021 Due to Pandemic
Program Cancelled due to Pandemic The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, …
Day 4: Celebrating Small Farms Week, Recognizing Heart Song Farm
In late July Debbie Roos, Chatham County Agriculture Agent, visited Heart Song Farm in Silk Hope. Grower Emily Fuller has accomplished …
Day 3: Celebrating Small Farms Week, Recognizing Off Grid in Color
Last October, Agriculture Agent, Debbie Roos visited Chatham County’s Off Grid in Color and talked with farmer Chantel Johnson. …
Day 2: Celebrating Small Farms Week, Recognizing Perry-Winkle Farm
Last June Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos, visited Perry-winkle Farm and found the crew harvesting cut flowers for market. The …
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