Chatham County Cooperative Extension

09/04/2026

The 76th Chatham County Fair is coming up Sept. 17-20!

Great entertainment, rides, activities, and exhibitions

Farmers, gardeners, crafters, bakers,
The Fair Association is seeking the following for the annual (judged) exhibition:
* Produce & flowers: got a good looking squash/melon/pumpkin or other beautiful item you've grown? Everyone would love to see it!
* Home canned goods
* Home baked goods--pies, cakes, breads
* Homemade quilts, crocheting, knitting, sewn goods, pottery, crafts, baskets, woodworking.

09/01/2026

Make sure to weigh in on the Pittsboro Farmers Market hours!

We’re taking a fresh look at Pittsboro Farmers Market hours, and we’d love your input! Whether you shop with us every Thursday, stop by occasionally, or haven’t been able to make our current hours work, your feedback will help us understand what schedule best serves our community. The survey o...

09/01/2026

The September 2026 edition of the Growing Chatham Newsletter is now available, featuring updates for National Preparedness Month, fall lawn care essentials, and new openings for the Extension Master Food Volunteer program. Readers can also explore local food security initiatives, Donation Stations, and upcoming tours at the Pollinator Paradise Garden. Read the full newsletter by visiting this link:

The September 2026 edition of the Growing Chatham Newsletter is now available, featuring updates for National Preparedness Month, fall lawn care essentials, and new openings for the Extension Master…

08/31/2026

Are you looking to get CPR & AED trained?

On Wednesday, Sept. 9th we are partnering with the North Carolina Agromedicine Institute to host this life-saving program. To sign up for the Randolph County class visit https://sept9training.eventbrite.com/

08/25/2026

Free Ag Tax Education Webinar

Event - 2026 Update: IRS Form 1099
Date – August 28, 2026
Time - 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Presenters – Guido van der Hoeven, North Carolina State University Extension Specialist/Senior Lecturer Emeritus

https://usu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IVrfl7_nTH-BJb6dS_OBKA?utm_campaign=082126taxwebinar&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery #/registration

08/18/2026

We are looking for high quality replacement heifers to participate in the NC BCIP Premium Heifer Development Project and Sale. If you have them let's talk. https://beef.ces.ncsu.edu/beef-bull-test/

08/18/2026

Learn to make fast, flavorful, and healthy meals using an electric pressure cooker-- perfect for both beginners and seasoned users. This virtual class will cover must-know safety tips, practical techniques for better results, and inspiration for preparing staples like grains, greens and beans as well as one-pot meals. You'll also see an Instant Pot® pressure cooker in action during the class.

Register at go.ncsu.edu/pressurecooking

08/14/2026

🔊🔊Webinar #2 next Wednesday (8/19, 3-4pm EST). "Soil carbon and nitrogen in forage and grazing lands across North Carolina". Free registration 👉 https://forages.ces.ncsu.edu/news/annual-forage-livestock-webinar-series-schedule-2026/
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences North Carolina Cattlemen's Association North Carolina Forage and Grasslands Council NC State-Department of Animal Science NCState Beef Extension

08/10/2026

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08/06/2026