Chatham County Cooperative Extension

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

¿Te has preguntado alguna vez qué es y para qué sirve la tarjeta EBT? 🛒✨

La Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT) es básicamente una tarjeta de débito emitida por el gobierno que ofrece beneficios de comida y dinero a quienes necesitan un pequeño impulso extra. 💳

Se utiliza principalmente para SNAP (Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria), ayudando a las familias a poner frutas, verduras y productos esenciales frescos sobre la mesa. 🍎🥦 El programa SNAP también apoya a nuestros agricultores ayudando a las familias a comprar los alimentos que necesitan.

Funciona igual que una tarjeta bancaria normal: desliza, introduce tu PIN y listo. Se trata de proporcionar dignidad, nutrición y apoyo a los miembros de nuestra comunidad.

Si quieres saber si eres elegible para SNAP, visita hoy mismo la web de Más En Mi Canasta (morefood.org).

05/27/2026

Ever wondered what that EBT card is all about? 🛒✨

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is basically a government-issued debit card that delivers food and cash benefits to those who need a little extra boost. 💳

It’s primarily used for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), helping families put fresh fruits, veggies and essentials on the table. 🍎🥦 The SNAP program also supports our farmers by helping families to buy the food they need.

It works just like a regular bank card—swipe, enter your PIN and you’re good to go! It’s all about providing dignity, nutrition and support to our community members.

If you would like to see if you are eligible for SNAP, visit the More In My Basket website today (morefood.org).

photo: A woman holding a smartphone and credit card, sitting on a sofa.

05/26/2026

Check out some of our friends over at Bennett School releasing their butterflies from this year's Butterfly Program through 4-H of Chatham County, NC!

05/22/2026

Join this virtual class to learn about affordable meat cuts and ways to prepare them.
Register for free at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/savvy-meat-cuts-budget-better-tickets-1977717448126?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/21/2026

The next public tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension's Pollinator Paradise Demo Garden is next Tuesday, May 26 at 10 am and there's still room! The tours are free but registration is required. Spring is a lovely time to visit the garden. Check out the link below to register.

Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will give a tour of Chatham County Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden.

05/20/2026

La web Más En Mi Canasta tiene muchas recetas compatibles con SNAP disponibles para que las pruebes en casa. Ya sea primavera, verano, invierno u otoño, seguro que encontrarás algo delicioso que te ayudará a ampliar tus beneficios. ¡Visita morefood.org hoy mismo!

05/20/2026

The More In My Basket website has many SNAP-friendly recipes available for you to try at home. Whether it is spring, summer, winter or fall, you are sure to find something delicious to help stretch your benefits. Visit morefood.org today!

photo: A man holding a bowl of tomatoes and a woman chopping cucumbers in a kitchen.

05/20/2026

Thinking about bringing pigs to the pasture? 🐷🌱 Whether you're a beginner or looking to scale up your operation, join us for the Pasture Pork Workshop in Greensboro!

This full-day intensive covers everything from breed selection to the "meat" of the business—including a farm tour to see these practices in action.

What we’re covering:
✅ Getting Started: Breed selection & herd management
✅ Pasture Management: Forage options, stocking rates, & hoop housing
✅ Feeding Strategies
✅ The Meat Business: Marketing, processing, & sales basics

📅 When: June 25, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where:NC A&T University Farm Pavilion (3020 McConnell Rd, Greensboro, NC)
💰 Cost:$20 (Includes lunch! 🧺)

Ready to register?
Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit: https://go.ncsu.edu/pasturedpork

For questions, contact us at (336) 593-8179 or email [email protected].

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts at NC Cooperative Extension, NC A&T, and NC Choices!

05/19/2026

As our state continues to experience widespread drought, numerous counties are eligible for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), offered through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). This program provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses on land that is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or is planted specifically for grazing.

For more information about this program or check eligibility, contact your local FSA office or visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/documents/counties-pasture-types-eligible-2026-lfp
Photo courtesy of Jim Howie.