Leadership Chatham – Session 2: Exploring Chatham's Agricultural Roots

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Leadership Chatham’s Agriculture Day offers participants an up-close look at the innovation, sustainability, and community impact of local farming. This year the cohort will visit Smithview Farm, Granite Springs Farm, Celebrity Dairy, Mellow Marsh Farm, and The Pittsboro Farmers Market to learn directly from growers and land stewards who help shape Chatham’s economy, food systems, and rural identity. 

Participants will also enjoy a lunch keynote provided by Dr. Ginger Cunningham and the NC Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center staff.

From specialty produce to native plants and livestock, this day is about cultivating connections, appreciating heritage, and gaining a deeper understanding of agriculture’s role in Chatham County’s future.