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Celebrating America's 250th!

Published - June 30, 2026 Read
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 Read
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

News From Durham County Center

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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Essential Gardening Tips for Drought Conditions

Published - May 19, 2026

Drought map for April 16, 2026
Drought Management for Livestock Producers

Published - April 23, 2026

From: Orange County Center
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Durham Extension Receives $475,000 Golden LEAF Grant for Farm Campus Project

Published - April 16, 2026

“Extension at Home” online classes happen the second Tuesday of each month, at 12:00pm. Visit go.ncsu.edu/extensionathome to register. Upcoming Classes: • April 14 – Mindfulness Fundamentals • May 12 – Fire Up the Grill • June 9 – Savvy Meat Cuts
Join an "Extension at Home" Online Class the 2nd Tuesday of each month at noon

Published - April 8, 2026

A circular cycle of arrows with the words, Educate, Invest, Grow inside the areas. In the center of the cycle it reads: Growing a Stronger Durham Together.
Save the Date: 2026 Report to the Community

Published - April 7, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Thursday Night Giving Closet Thursday | Jul 02 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | Jul 03 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Welcome Baby Giving Closet Friday | Jul 03 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Saturday | Jul 04 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Food Security Network Meeting Wednesday | Jul 08 | 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM Zoom
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News From NC State Extension

North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation posing together after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, many displaying medals and ribbons.
North Carolina Finishes Sixth Overall at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

Published - June 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
CAFMS Coordinator Lindsey Hosier holds up a “duff brownie” (thick layer of duff) to better understand its structure and potential for smoldering.
What is Duff and Why Does it Matter When Conducting Prescribed Burns?

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Downy wood mint with lanceleaf coreopsis
Early Spring 2026 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
4-H member speaks to judges while presenting on xenobots during Northeast District Activity Day.
"Learning by Doing" on Display at 2026 District Activity Days

Published - June 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
4-H members hold green drawstring bags while assembling care packages during a hands to service project at 4-H Congress.
Give Back at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - June 26, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Fescue lawn
Fescue Lawn Tips

Published - June 25, 2026

From: Gardening
Side-by-side maps labeled A and B show red heat zones, indicating data density. Map A has more concentrated spots, while Map B is elongated with a scale bar.
Center Update: Investigation of the Turfgrass-Infesting Weevil Complex (L. maculicollis and L. anthracinus) and New Interactive Pest Scouting Tools for Stakeholders

Published - June 24, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Cattle Artificial Insemination School In English and Spanish

Published - June 24, 2026

From: Dairy
Garden path with dappled shade
Visual Model of Shade in Your Yard

Published - June 23, 2026

From: Gardening
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