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
Clusters of bright purple beautyberry fruits along stems among green leaves

Fall Native Plant Sale (10/1)

Published - August 26, 2026 Read
The image depicts several people standing around their instructor as she demonstrates a cooking technique. The image is set in the Food Lab at NC Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center.

We are recruiting our next class of Extension Master Food Volunteers!

Published - August 17, 2026 Read

News From Durham County Center

Text Reads "Summer Fun Recap" and it has hanging photo frames with images of campers doing various activities such as gathering vegetables, folding dumplings, sanding wood, and smiling in a canoe.
Durham 4-H 2026 Summer Fun Recap!

Published - August 17, 2026

A bowl of chili flanked by two chili peppers and a pile of seasonings in front of the bowl.
Bull City Spice Blend & Bull City Black Bean Chili

Published - August 10, 2026

4-Hers take group photo during State Horse Show
Durham Horse Club Attends State 4-H Horse Show!

Published - August 5, 2026

volunteers planting a tree in the city
Become a Tree Keeper!

Published - July 24, 2026

Image of child with measles being examined by a doctor. It reads Measles Awareness: Protect, Prevent, Vaccinate. Measles is Highly contagious but preventable with the MMR vaccine. Let's protect our children, our families and our communities.
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

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Upcoming Events

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Virtual Info Session — Durham Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Aug 26 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | Aug 28 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Welcome Baby Giving Closet Friday | Aug 28 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
4th Friday Meeting NC A&T Friday | Aug 28 | 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Extension Master Gardener Info Session (8/28 In Person) Register with Eventbrite Friday | Aug 28 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM 721 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
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News From NC State Extension

devil's bite and tall tickseed in the fall pollinator garden
Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
Image of a map of North Carolina with red pins.
Interactive Fall Armyworm Map is Back!

Published - August 21, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Late blight on tomato leaf
Late blight on tomato confirmed in Henderson County, NC 8/21/2026

Published - August 21, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Bar graph displaying the percent of turfgrass Injury for ten treatments at both four weeks after initial treatment and eight weeks after initial treatment.
Center Update: Evaluating Tolerance of St. Augustinegrass Cultivars to Postemergence Herbicides and Management of Bosc’s Mille Graines in St. Augustinegrass and Zoysiagrass Sod Production

Published - August 19, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Large group of NC 4-H'ers with their awards for the Southern Regional Contests
2026 Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships Educational Contest Results

Published - August 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Bacterial leaf spot on tomato leaves and fruit
Vegetable disease update, August 17, 2026

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
A picture of Ava Heilig and Jayleigh Tyndall with their horses and high-point prize buckles.
NC 4-H’ers Shine with High Points and Class Wins at the 2026 Southern Regionals

Published - August 17, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
The five 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers wearing green jackets pose together in front of a stone wall, greenery and a waterfall.
Five Youth Leaders, One Year of Connection

Published - August 15, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
BQA Training Agenda
Beef Quality Assurance Training - Gaston County Center

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Beef
Picture of a 4-H and her miniature horse in an American-themed costume.
2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Results

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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