By Chatham Journal staff Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County farmers and Agriculture Advisory Board members pressed Enbridge Gas North Carolina representatives Tuesday for firm answers about lost grazing seasons, damaged wells, soil recovery, access restrictions and the possibility of eminent…
Clayton, NC – On Wednesday, July 8, Joel Blake Lee, 55, of Clayton, was arrested and charged with four felony counts of larceny of timber (N.C.G.S. 14-135), three counts of felony larceny of property (N.C.G.S. 14-72), one count of felony…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC. — The debate over Enbridge Gas North Carolina’s proposed natural gas pipeline through Chatham County is no longer just a dispute over a line on a map. In the June 24 conversation with the “3…
Pittsboro, NC – The 2026 Piedmont Farm Tour will open the gates of 30 small-scale farms across five counties April 25-26, inviting visitors to meet farmers, explore working farms, and taste locally-grown food. During the self-guided tour, visitors can interact…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – At first glance, it looked like a simple demonstration: a sheep standing still, clippers buzzing, curious fairgoers leaning in to watch. But my conversation at Chatham County Ag Fest quickly turned into something much…
Snow Camp, NC – Chatham County marked a major milestone in farmland protection with the Stensvad Farmland Preservation Ceremony, held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Stensvad Farm in Snow Camp. The event celebrated the successful closing of the 58-acre…
Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Farmland Preservation Program is excited to announce its second annual “Chatham Farms Forever Day” workshop on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center…
Raleigh, NC – Fairgoers hungry for inspiration will find it sizzling at the Got to Be NC Agriculture Pavilion at this year’s N.C. State Fair. From savory Southern classics to inventive twists on North Carolina-grown products, the Got to Be…
Siler City, NC – The Impact the AREA series is designed to help farmers increase profitability by exploring new and innovative revenue streams beyond traditional practices. Each session highlights a successful farm or agri-business model, giving participants a firsthand look…
By Katherine Zehnder Raleigh, NC – Raleigh has been named one of five new US Department of Agriculture hub locations. As part of a nationwide restructuring plan announced by Secretary Brooke Rollins on July 24, the agency aims to move…