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
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 Read

News From Durham County Center

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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Learn More About Becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!

Published - June 10, 2026

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Upcoming Events

4-H Powered Pets STEAM Workshop Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Sep 30 | 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM 721 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
Thursday Night Giving Closet Thursday | Oct 01 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Fall Native Plant Sale Thursday | Oct 01 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM Durham County Cooperative Extension (721 Foster St) Parking lot
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | Oct 02 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Welcome Baby Giving Closet Friday | Oct 02 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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Join the Team Beef North Carolina!

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Beef
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School
2026 Northeastern Cattle Reproduction School

Published - September 26, 2026

From: Beef
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Biosecurity Doesn't Have to Be Complicated: Practical Takeaways from Dr. Rosemary Sifford

Published - September 25, 2026

From: Dairy
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NC AgVentures Application Overview Webinar

Published - September 24, 2026

From: NC AgVentures
People explore a lush garden.
New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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NRCS FY27 Application Window Open Now Until Oct 30

Published - September 18, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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