• Rooted in Chatham: A Food Policy and Advocacy Event

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join 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...

  • Fundamentals of Composting

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join 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...

  • Nutrition for a Healthy Gut

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    In 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...

  • Fall for Literacy Luncheon

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join 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...

  • Special Screening: An Act of Love

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join 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...

  • Cover Crops: Your Garden’s New Best Friend!

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    In 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....

  • Sauerkraut Workshop

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join 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...

  • All About Alliums in the Vegetable Garden: Onions, Garlic, Leeks, and Shallots

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Can 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...

  • Ancient Arts Festival

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    The 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...

  • Meds Instead of Meds

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Meds 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...

  • Meds Instead of Meds

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Meds 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...

  • Meds Instead of Meds

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Meds 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...

  • Sheep & Goat FAMACHA© Certification

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join 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...

  • Landscaping for Pollinators Workshop and Native Plant Sale

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join 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...

  • Meds Instead of Meds

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Meds 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...

  • Estate Planning Workshop

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for an Estate Planning Workshop with Munson Law Firm. This free in-person workshop covers the basics of estate planning, including wills, powers of attorney, and key documents, to help you plan ahead with confidence. This is perfect for those new to the process. Class occurs Wed, Sep 17, 6pm-7pm in the Cooperative Extension...

  • Safe Plates for Food Managers Certification Class & Exam

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for Safe Plates for Food Managers Certification Class & Exam. This course prepares food service managers for the Certified Food Protection Manager exam, meeting FDA and NC food code requirements. Certification is valid nationwide for a period of 5 years. Here is the schedule for the week: Mon, Sep 15,...

  • Safe Plates for Food Managers Certification Class & Exam

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for Safe Plates for Food Managers Certification Class & Exam. This course prepares food service managers for the Certified Food Protection Manager exam, meeting FDA and NC food code requirements. Certification is valid nationwide for a period of 5 years. Here is the schedule for the week: Mon, Sep 15,...

  • Safe Plates for Food Managers Certification Class & Exam

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join Chatham County Cooperative Extension for Safe Plates for Food Managers Certification Class & Exam. This course prepares food service managers for the Certified Food Protection Manager exam, meeting FDA and NC food code requirements. Certification is valid nationwide for a period of 5 years. Here is the schedule for the week: Mon, Sep 15,...

  • Meds Instead of Meds

    Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 W, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Meds 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...