Four Master Gardeners posing in insect masks at a Pollinator Census event

Learn More About Becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!

Published - June 10, 2026 Read
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Bull City Spice Blend & Bull City Black Bean Chili

Published - August 10, 2026 Read
4-Hers take group photo during State Horse Show

Durham Horse Club Attends State 4-H Horse Show!

Published - August 5, 2026 Read

News From Durham County Center

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Become a Tree Keeper!

Published - July 24, 2026

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Spread Facts, Not Measles

Published - July 13, 2026

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Celebrating America's 250th!

Published - June 30, 2026

Packaged Chicken
From 4-H Embryology to a Local Food Bank

Published - June 16, 2026

From: Orange County Center
Durham Cooperative Extension is holding a Virtual Cook-Along to the public on Thursday, June 18th, from 6:00-8:00pm. Join us from your home and make delicious pupusas! Go to “go.ncsu.edu/virtual-cookalong-2026” to register in Eventbrite.
Join us for a Virtual Cook-Along!

Published - June 15, 2026

Cattle grazing with flies
Fly and Tick Management for Livestock

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Orange County Center
Bumblebee feeding on a purple bee balm (Monarda) flower
Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census (8/22)

Published - June 2, 2026

A yellow chick standing between a two 4-H bookshelf ends
Hatch Day Highlights: Inside the 4‑H Feather Classic

Published - May 26, 2026

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Food Security Network Meeting Wednesday | Aug 12 | 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM Zoom
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | Aug 14 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Welcome Baby Giving Closet Friday | Aug 14 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
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News From NC State Extension

4-H members gathered for a group photo at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Cattle Reproduction School Flyer
Northampton Cattle Repro School

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Beef
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Get Ready to Count! Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Across North Carolina

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Knowledge is Pollinator Power Webinar Kicks of 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in NC

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Recipients selected through the 2026 AIRE (Application, Interview, Resume, and Essay) process pose for a group photo during North Carolina 4-H Congress after being announced as delegates to represent the state at National 4-H Congress.
Announcing the 2026 National 4-H Trip Winners

Published - August 7, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Graph showing percent visual injury compared to the rate (kg ai ha)
Center Update: Elucidating Herbicide Resistance in Turfgrass Systems

Published - August 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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August Newsletter for NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program

Published - August 5, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
Early embryonic development in Beef Cows
Research Update - Supplementing Rumen-Inert Unsaturated Fatty Acids Plus Rumen-Protected Choline During Breeding

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Beef
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Small brown flies crawl over the surface of a ripe raspberry.
From Backyard Fruit to Breakthrough Findings: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Advance Invasive Pest Research

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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