And they are precise about putting just the right amount of nutrients back in the soil. Jim Letendre is also known for cultivating friendships in Chatham County. You don't have to be a hippie to appreciate that sentiment. Farmers in Chatham County give credit for much of their success to Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. This school has the only sustainable farming program in the state.
Instructors help farmers with growing techniques and marketing strategy.
This report originally appeared on WRAL-TV 5. Reprinted with permission.