Growing Chatham - June 2020 Edition Is Now Available
Our June issue of Growing Chatham is now available. View the lastest edition of Growing …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
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 …
Chatham Neighbor2Neighbor Program Launches
Abundance NC, in collaboration with the Chatham News + Record, the Caremongering Pittsboro Facebook group, and Chatham Trades, is …
Charla De Bienestar Chatham
Ayudandole a mantenerse enfocado en el bienestar con divertidos consejos y trucos que puede usar en cualquier lugar, incluso …
Chatham Wellness Chat
Chatham Wellness Chat, helping you stay wellness-centered with fun tips and tricks that you can use anywhere. Text the words …
Masks for Chatham, a Community Drive to Protect Chatham County
MASKS for CHATHAM, A Community Drive to Protect Chatham County #Masks4Medicine DONATE TO OUR ESSENTIAL WORKERS …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Lily is a new 4-H’er who just joined …
Chatham County Senior Citizens Have Online and Phone Line Options to Keep Them Moving and Learning From Home
Chatham County Council on Aging is now offering online events or events over the phone! Family and Consumer Service …
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives in one form or another. There are still so many unanswered questions …
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 …
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 …
Spring Ag Fest 2020 Canceled
The Ag Fest Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Spring Ag Fest 2020 out of …
Canceled.....Registration Is Now Opened for Safe Plates Certification...Canceled
COST: $135.00 Register online __________________________________________________________________ This course is designed for food employees who are seeking food protection manager certification. Certification is based …
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 …
Chatham County 4-H Program - Developing Healthy Habits: Building Strong Teeth and a Healthy Heart, Feb. 14
Chatham County 4-H invites you to please join us for a day filled with fun and learning! In honor of …
Chatham County Peeps Compete in 2019 Avian Bowl
Chatham County’s 4-H poultry team “The Chatham County Peeps” competed Friday, July 19, in the 2019 Avian Bowl at …
New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
The New York City Health Department has banned eateries from selling food and drinks containing CBD. The New York …
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- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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