Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center
Events at this venue
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Ag Pesticide License and Fumigant Exam Test
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin Chatham County Cooperative Extension for an Ag Pesticide License and Fumigant Exam Test on Thu, Feb 12, 10am-1pm, administered by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). Farmers may take the Private Applicator exam first, and after it is submitted, may take either the Soil Fumigation or Commodity...
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Ornamental Nursery and Greenhouse Conference
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin NC State Entomology & Plant Pathology for an Ornamental Nursery and Greenhouse Conference on Wed, Feb 4, 9am-4:30pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). This educational conference is targeted at producers of ornamental crops, including woody plants, perennials, and bedding plants. Topics will include: Pest and disease management. IMP practices. Substrate selection. Weed management....
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Intermediate Beekeeper Course
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin the Chatham County Beekeepers Association for an in-person, one-day Intermediate Beekeeper Course on Sat, Jan 31, 8am-5:30pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). The primary audience for the school is beekeepers with at least one year of beekeeping experience. This course is designed to help local beekeepers advance their knowledge and to increase the number...
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2nd Annual Chatham Farm Forever: Farmland Preservation and Conservation Day
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin The Chatham County Farmland Preservation Program for their 2nd Annual Chatham Farm Forever: Farmland Preservation and Conservation Day on Thu, Jan 15, 8:30am-3pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). Chatham Farms Forever is a free, daylong workshop program for working landowners that provides resources on farmland preservation and conservation management. Speakers will present on a...
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Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship Regional Qualifier
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesYu-Gi-Oh World Championship Regional Qualifiers are hosted on select dates at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center for the 2025-2026 season. Regional qualifiers are Tier-2 tournaments in which Duelists compete to earn invites to the World Championship qualifiers, along with exclusive prizes. Participants in the Regional Qualifiers are held to the highest standards of...
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Rooted in Chatham: A Food Policy and Advocacy Event
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin the Chatham Community Food Council for Rooted in Chatham: A Food Policy and Advocacy Event on Sun, Nov 9, 2pm-4:30pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). The afternoon will begin with a Food Policy 101 keynote presentation by Community Food Strategies and the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, followed by a Q&A with the presenters and...
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Fundamentals of Composting
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin Matt Jones, Extension Horticulture Agent and the NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Chatham County, for Fundamentals of Composting, a workshop on how to compost food and yard waste at home or in a community garden. Food scraps and yard trimmings together account for more than a quarter of household waste. Instead of...
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Nutrition for a Healthy Gut
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesIn Nutrition for a Healthy Gut on Wed, Nov 5, 12pm-1:30pm, you'll learn how to impact your gut health through the foods you eat. Learn about the best foods to support your gut, tips for a balanced diet, and more. Try fermented foods to find out which ones you enjoy! Don't miss out on this opportunity to take...
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Fall for Literacy Luncheon
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin Chatham Literacy for their Fall for Literacy Luncheon on Thu, Oct 30, 11am-2pm at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center (CCACC). National columnist, award-winning journalist, popular TED Talk speaker, and author Steven Petrow, with conversation partner Jill McCorkle, will discuss his uplifting book, The Joy You Make. Petrow’s book discusses and defines what joy is, including places...
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Special Screening: An Act of Love
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin heart2heartnc as they kick off this year's road to Death Faire with a Special Screening: An Act of Love on Mon, Oct 27, 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Produced by Transitions LifeCare, "An Act of Love: Talking with Your Family About Serious Illness and End of Life" is a 25-minute documentary that explores the lived...
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Cover Crops: Your Garden’s New Best Friend!
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesIn Cover Crops: Your Garden's New Best Friend! on Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am-11am, participants will learn from the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County about the many different legumes and grasses to use as cover crops, what they can do for your soil and garden, and how to include them in your garden planning....
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Sauerkraut Workshop
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin Chatham County Cooperative Extension for a Sauerkraut Workshop on Thu, Oct 16, 3:30pm-5pm. This educational and hands-on workshop will teach you about fermentation and how to make your own sauerkraut. This workshop is perfect for beginners. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands messy! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn...
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All About Alliums in the Vegetable Garden: Onions, Garlic, Leeks, and Shallots
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesCan you imagine cooking without the sweet, savory, and spicy notes of onions, garlic, shallots, and leeks? Join the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Chatham County for All About Alliums in the Vegetable Garden: Onions, Garlic, Leeks, and Shallots on Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am-11am. Participants will learn about recommended varieties for our region, growing requirements, planting techniques and...
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Ancient Arts Festival
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesThe Ancient Arts Festival (formerly TattooFest Raleigh) returns to the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center for a third year Fri, Oct 10-Sun, Oct 12. Hosted by 401 Tattoo and Antiquities, the event features live tattooing by 45 local and out-of-state artists, contests and awards, oddity and macabre art vendors, a masquerade costume contest, a parade by...
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Meds Instead of Meds
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesMeds Instead of Meds is a six-week series taught by Chatham County Cooperative Extension exploring the Mediterranean healthy eating style. Eating like those in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease the risk of many chronic diseases. The Mediterranean-style eating pattern incorporates the fundamentals of healthy eating that are traditionally practiced in...
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Meds Instead of Meds
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesMeds Instead of Meds is a six-week series taught by Chatham County Cooperative Extension exploring the Mediterranean healthy eating style. Eating like those in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease the risk of many chronic diseases. The Mediterranean-style eating pattern incorporates the fundamentals of healthy eating that are traditionally practiced in...
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Meds Instead of Meds
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesMeds Instead of Meds is a six-week series taught by Chatham County Cooperative Extension exploring the Mediterranean healthy eating style. Eating like those in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease the risk of many chronic diseases. The Mediterranean-style eating pattern incorporates the fundamentals of healthy eating that are traditionally practiced in...
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Sheep & Goat FAMACHA© Certification
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin Chatham County Cooperative Extension for a Sheep & Goat FAMACHA© Certification. This hands-on workshop covers internal parasite control in sheep and goats. Learn to assess anemia and use targeted deworming. Attendees will receive a classroom lecture portion and then demonstrate the FAMACHA technique on a live animal. The workshop occurs Tue, Sep 23, 2pm-5pm...
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Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop and Native Plant Sale
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesJoin Chatham County Cooperative Extension for a Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop and Native Plant Sale. Chatham County Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos will share lessons learned from her 17 years of experience designing and managing the popular Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro, which features over 225 species of perennials, 85% of them native to...
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Meds Instead of Meds
Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United StatesMeds Instead of Meds is a six-week series taught by Chatham County Cooperative Extension exploring the Mediterranean healthy eating style. Eating like those in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease the risk of many chronic diseases. The Mediterranean-style eating pattern incorporates the fundamentals of healthy eating that are traditionally practiced in...