Photos From the 2023 Chatham County Ag Fest

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Levi Blackwood with his calf for the Parade of Breeds

Levi Blackwood with his calf for the Parade of Breeds. Photo by Debbie Roos.

The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 25, 2023, was a success with a great crowd in attendance in spite of intermittent rain throughout part of the event. The Spring Ag Fest is a celebration of Chatham County’s agriculture, forestry, and natural resources. Visitors enjoyed over 75 indoor and outdoor exhibits highlighting local farms, farmers’ markets, sustainable agriculture, agricultural support and advocacy, agribusiness, beekeeping, livestock, forestry, green industry, wildlife, conservation, and much more. Visitors enjoyed watching several events at the Livestock Arena, including a Parade of Breeds for Beef and Dairy Cattle and Sheep and Goats, a barrel racing demonstration, and games for the kids.

Visit the web page for full details of the event including a list of exhibitors and events.

This event was made possible by the collaborative efforts of the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County CenterChatham County Agriculture & Conference CenterChatham County Farm Bureau, Chatham County GovernmentChatham County Soil & WaterFarm Service Agency, and the NC Forest Service.

I posted photos of the 2023 Chatham County Ag Fest on Flickr. (Click on the first photo then click on the diagonal arrows icon in the upper right of the screen to enlarge the photo.)

Willow Griffith talked about barrel racing and did a slow speed demo due to the wet ground.

Willow Griffith talked about barrel racing and did a slow speed demo due to the wet ground. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Allison Sturgill's oxen team was very popular!

Allison Sturgill’s oxen team, Gabe and Liam, was very popular with both kids and adults! Photo by Debbie Roos.

Joshua Bowman of Rockin' B Farm brought Santa Gertrudis heifers.

Joshua Bowman of Rockin’ B Farm brought Santa Gertrudis heifers. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Rodeo entertainer Keith Isley

Rodeo entertainer Keith Isley performed some cool tricks on the horses and kept everyone laughing. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Rodeo entertainer Keith Isley led a stick pony race for the kids.

Rodeo entertainer Keith Isley led a stick pony race for the kids that was both adorable and hilarious. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Goats from Rocking A Farms.

Goats from Rocking A Farms. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Folks loved seeing the antique tractors.

Folks loved seeing the antique tractors. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Chatham County 4-H Horsekateers Club

Chatham County 4-H Horsekateers Club. Photo by Debbie Roos.

The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County had a great set up at the demo garden with several tables to teach visitors about plants and gardening.

The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County had a great set-up at the demo garden with several tables to teach visitors about plants and gardening. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Pittsboro Landscape Supply had a great display with lots of visitors.

Pittsboro Landscape Supply had a fun, interactive display with lots of visitors. They also had a drawing and gave away a fire pit! Photo by Debbie Roos.

Northwood High School Future Farmers of America (FFA).

Northwood High School Future Farmers of America (FFA). Photo by Debbie Roos.

The Chatham Mills Farmers' Market was just outside the Exhibit Hall.

The Chatham Mills Farmers’ Market was just outside the Exhibit Hall. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Smokey Bear kept watch over the food trucks.

Smokey Bear kept watch over the food trucks. Photo by Debbie Roos.

We had lots of great exhibitors and vendors inside the Exhibit Hall.

We had lots of great exhibitors and vendors inside the Exhibit Hall. Photo by Debbie Roos.

Folks could learn about forestry, sustainable agriculture, beekeeping, land conservation, native plants, watershed protection, and much more in the Exhibit Hall and also purchase cool stuff from vendors.

Folks could learn about forestry, sustainable agriculture, beekeeping, land conservation, native plants, watershed protection, and much more in the Exhibit Hall and also purchase cool stuff from vendors. Photo by Debbie Roos.

I posted photos of the 2023 Chatham County Ag Fest on Flickr. (Click on the first photo then click on the diagonal arrows icon in the upper right of the screen to enlarge the photo.)

Ag Fest attendees are invited to fill out an online survey to give feedback to help us plan for future events.