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Beautiful farmers' market carrots!

The Pittsboro Farmers' Market Is Moving Downtown!

The Pittsboro Farmers' Market Board is excited to announce that they are moving: The market has accepted a great opportunity to be a part of the revitalization of downtown Pittsboro, and we are so…

Beef cattle grazing among trees.

Farmers and Landowners Can Apply for Agroforestry Grants

The 2026 cycle of the Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program (CAGP) is open for applications!The 2026 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program provides direct financial support and technical assistance…

Two oxen yoked side-by-side led by a person wearing a "MILK'S GOT GAME" shirt

Plan for Fun at the 2026 Chatham County Spring Ag Fest!

Spring Ag FestCelebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural ResourcesSaturday, March 28, 202610 a.m.–3 p.m.This is a FREE Event!Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center1192…

Child practicing lassoing a dummy steer while adults watch in a rodeo arena

Photos From the 2025 Chatham County Ag Fest

The 5th Annual Chatham County Spring Ag Fest on March 29, 2025, was a success with a great crowd and beautiful weather. The Spring Ag Fest is a celebration of Chatham County’s agriculture, forestry,…

Three people in a grassy field talking, sheep grazing in the background

NC AgVentures Chatham County Farm Tour

NC AgVentures is a NC State Extension program that provides grants to North Carolina farmers and community groups for new and innovative agricultural project ideas that will increase farm profits.…

Goats at Celebrity Dairy.

NC FarmLink Connects Farmers to Land

NC FarmLink is a program of NC State Extension that connects farmers, landowners, and service providers across North Carolina, helping to grow the state’s agriculture industry. NC FarmLink maintains…

Three people walking in a green pasture with black cows grazing in background

Farm Visit Snapshots: Grand Hope Farm

Brandon and Elizabeth Szilvay operate Grand Hope Farm in the western part of Chatham County near Siler City, NC. The farm has been in Brandon's family since the early 1800s, and he is the sixth…

Person in beekeeping suit holding a honeycomb frame with bees at an apiary

Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick

Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy left a lasting legacy with her volunteer work and relationship-building…

Chickens feeding at red feeder in fenced pasture with coop and person nearby

Farm Visit Snapshots: Perry-Winkle Farm

From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms website. A big part of my job as an Agriculture Agent is visiting farms to provide…

Person crouching in a wooded area with several pigs foraging and resting

Farm Visit Snapshots: Off Grid in Color

From Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos: Farm Visit Snapshots are a new feature on my Growing Small Farms website. A big part of my job as an Agriculture Agent is visiting farms to provide…