Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County seeks applicants for two vacancies on the Chatham County Agriculture Advisory Board. Applicants must be a Chatham County resident actively engaged in farming, agribusiness or a representative of agricultural interests. The Agriculture Advisory Board advises…
Raleigh, NC – The first day of summer may be right around the corner, but fresh N.C. peaches are already available at farmers markets and roadside stands across the state. While not a bumper crop, local growers do expect to…
by Shannon Culpepper Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling will have mulch sales for the month of June on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Sales will take place on the following dates: Wednesdays – June 17, and 24 Saturdays…
Washington, DC – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced on June 4 that the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has already approved more than $545 million in payments to producers who have applied for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.…
Raleigh, NC — Gardening can provide much needed physical activity and emotional wellbeing to balance the effects of social distancing associated with the COVID -19 pandemic. Many people turn to their lawns and gardens to relieve stress and enjoy nature.…
Millsboro, Del. – Mountaire Farms, the country’s sixth largest chicken processer, has dozens of $2,500 scholarships available for the children and grandchildren of employees, poultry growers, and grain producers. The deadline to apply has been extended to June 15, 2020.…
By Debbie Roos Pittsboro, NC – Early April is always a celebratory time in Chatham County because it marks the return of all three of our farmers’ markets! We are fortunate that the Thursday Pittsboro Farmers’ Market is open year-round,…
Raleigh, NC – A new website is connecting North Carolina meat farmers and consumers. MeatSuite is a website designed by Cornell Cooperative Extension Agriculture Educators, to help consumers in New York and North Carolina find locally produced, high quality meats…
Pittsboro, NC – Many people are intimidated by the terminology and biology used for accurate tree identification. Fortunately, most woody plants can be readily distinguished by twig, bud and bark characteristics, making winter a great time of year to learn the…
Pittsboro, NC – The 69th annual Chatham County Agriculture and Industrial Fair will run from September 26 through 29, 2019. Admission to the fair is $6 for adults and $4 for children (6-12 years old). Children under 5 and disabled…