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 …
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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!
The 2021NC 4-H Inbound Exchange this coming summer is set to take place July 24–August 18, 2021! The information below …
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 …
Invitation to Chatham Farms and Related Businesses to Join the NC Farm App
Join hundreds of farms and agribusinesses across North Carolina in cooperative marketing! The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is …
Discover How the Foods You Love Can Build a Nutritious Meal. Personalize Your Plate!
Wondering how you can fit your favorite foods into a healthy meal? In celebration of National Nutrition Month, explore …
Growing Chatham, March Edition
Today is the beginning of a new month, which means Growing Chatham is now available! This month is full …
Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Impact CCACC Traffic Flow
Due to reoccurring vaccination clinics at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC) on Mondays and Fridays, we …
2021 Chatham County Horse Health Clinic
We’re super excited to partner with Dr. Natalie Cochrane at Chatham County Mobile Veterinarian Services to offer a Horse …
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 …
Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
Orange County’s unique landscape includes dense urban areas and open rural spaces. Like other counties across the state, Orange …
Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District Announces Opportunity to Apply for Cost Share Programs
PITTSBORO, NC— The Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District announces an opportunity to apply for cost-share through the North …
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 …
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 …
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