NC State University's Turtle Rescue Team Cares for Injured or Sick Native Herps
Like most other people, I am always excited when spring comes around and plants emerge, flowers bloom, and butterflies …
Debbie Roos
Extension Agent, Agriculture - Sustainable / Organic Production Chatham County Centerdebbie_roos@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 1192 US 64W Business
Suite 400
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Suite 400
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Mailing Address: 1192 US 64W Business
Suite 400
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Suite 400
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Job Description Sustainable/organic production for diversified small farms; commercial vegetable and fruit production; farmers' markets and direct marketing; pollinator conservation; beekeeping; forestry' Local Food Coordinator
Website growingsmallfarms.ces.ncsu.edu
Recent Posts by Debbie Roos
The Pittsboro Farmers' Market Is Moving Downtown!
Beautiful farmers’ market carrots! Photo by Debbie Roos. The Pittsboro Farmers’ Market Board is excited to announce that they are moving: The …
Farmers and Landowners Can Apply for Agroforestry Grants
Silvopasture system at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) in Goldsboro, NC. Temporary electric fence is used to …
Growers: Start Scouting in February for the Allium Leafminer
Allium leafminer. Photos by Debbie Roos. Last spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont noticed unusual problems with their …
February Is a Great Time to Prune Blueberries!
Blueberries at the farmers’ market. Photo by Debbie Roos. Blueberries are a popular crop for commercial farmers as well as …
2026 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook Is Now Online
The Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group has just released the 27th edition of the Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook. …
Save the Date for Our 2026 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2026 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
Photos from Extension’s Pollinator Workshop & Native Plant Sale
On September 19, 2025 the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a workshop on Landscaping for Pollinators and Other …