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Chatham County Welcomes Two New Agents and N.C. A&T State University
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center Welcomes Two New Agents and N.C. A&T State University Pittsboro, N.C. – N.C. Cooperative …
October's Edition of Growing Chatham Is Now Available
Growing Chatham, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center’s monthly newsletter, is now available for you to read. We have …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Don't Miss Growing Chatham!
Have you visited the pollinator garden recently? Take a virtual tour by opening Growing Chatham! Are you a teacher …
Meet Chatham County 4-H at Chatham Parks and Rec Movies in the Park
Have you ever heard of 4-H? Have you ever heard of the Cooperative Extension Service? We have some news for you! Join …
Pruebas de Detección del COVID-19
Coronavirus Pruebas El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Carolina del Norte (NCDHHS) lanzó nuevas herramientas en línea para ayudar a …
Soft Skill Development for Teens
Do you know a teen who is preparing to enter the workforce? Are you a high school student looking …
4-H Water Science Take-Home Project Kits Now Available for Youth in Grades 7-12
Chatham County 4-H is pleased to offer four water science take-home project kits for students in grades 7-12. Parents …
Chatham Delegates Attend 73rd Annual 4-H Electric Congress
A delegation from Chatham County attended the 73rd annual 4-H Electric Congress July 7-8, 2020. Mr. Deon Bailey and Mr. …
Enrolling in the Chatham County Voluntary Agricultural District Program
What is the Voluntary Agricultural District? The Chatham County Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) promotes the agricultural values and general welfare …
Chatham 4-H Members Compete at District Activity Day Virtually
NEWS RELEASE June 29, 2020 Media Contact: Erin Dillon (Intern) | (919) 542-8202, erin.dillon@chathamnc.org Chatham 4-H Members Compete at District Activity Day Virtually …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
Registration for 4-H Virtual Summer Camp and Kits Now Available
Even though we are unable to continue with our in-person 4-H camps this summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, we …
Extension Interns Gain Real-World Experience and Serve Local Communities
Raleigh, N.C. – NC State Extension announced that Erin Dillion is completing an Extension internship this summer with the …
Growing Chatham - June 2020 Edition Is Now Available
Our June issue of Growing Chatham is now available. View the lastest edition of Growing …
Tune Into Life 103.1 FM for Their Award Winning Program, Life in Our Gardens Featuring N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents
Life 103.1 FM based out of Sanford, NC, features local N.C. Cooperative Extension agents, including Matt Jones, Chatham County-based …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
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Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
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