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Daffodils are beginning to stir, lifting their bright blooms toward the clear blue sky in celebration of spring. A clock is displayed as a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8, 2026.

March Madness: Time-Out for Growing Chatham

Take a timeout from the March Madness action, grab your favorite seat on the bench (or your calm corner at home), and tip off into the latest edition of Growing Chatham. It’s packed with slam-dunk…

Chickens foraging

Backyard & Small Flocks Workshop (Online & in-Person)

Poultry Workshop – Backyard & Small Flocks Poultry owners, whether raising backyard birds or managing small-scale flocks, are invited to attend the Backyard & Small Flocks Poultry Workshop on…

Goats in field.

2026 NC Small Ruminant Educational Series

2026 N.C. Small Ruminant Educational Series The N.C. Small Ruminant Educational Series is an annual program designed to provide practical, research-based information to help sheep and goat producers…

Growing Chatham January 2026 text over dark forest background with NC Cooperative Extension logos

Growing Chatham Could Bring Good Luck Throughout the New Year

Throughout my life, my family has celebrated the New Year with a traditional meal to ward off bad luck! As a picky eater, I often let my family enjoy my portion of the Black-eyed peas and greens.…

November edition Growing Chatham

November's Growing Chatham

We are fully immersed in the holiday season! October welcomed the trick-or-treaters, and now that November is here, it's time to indulge in Thanksgiving feasts. During the holidays, many of us tend…

Road and tree-lined horizon at sunrise with text "Growing Chatham" and "September 2025"

September Is as Cool as the Growing Chatham Newsletter!

September marks the transition from summer to fall, and N.C. Cooperative Extension is evolving as well! Our summer programs have concluded, and we are now gearing up for exciting fall programs. Be…

Youth leading goats on halters in a covered livestock show ring

Save the Date: 2025 Chatham 4-H Livestock Show – Sat., Sept. 20

Come join us for a free, family-friendly event - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Goat Show - 9:30 am startLamb Show - 11:30 am startHeifer & Steer Show - 2:00 pm startLocation: Chatham County Ag &…

beef cattle standing in a pasture/field

Forage Management for Finishing Cattle (On-Farm Workshop)

Amazing Grazing and N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is offering an on-farm workshop... Forage Management for Finishing CattleJuly 9th, 2025 from 9 am - 12 pm Snow Camp, NCTopics to…

Event Flyer for Armyworm and Fire Ant Workshop

Armyworm & Fire Ant Workshop (Pesticide Credits)

Armyworm & Fire Ant Workshop: Pests of Pasture and Turf Got pest problems? Whether you're a homeowner, landscaper, farmer, or land manager, this workshop is for you!Join us for an in-depth look…

May 2025 Edition of Growing Chatham

Growing Chatham Finally MAYed It

Growing Chatham Has Finally “MAYed” It!