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 Read
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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

News From Durham County Center

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Learn More About Becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!

Published - June 10, 2026

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Fly and Tick Management for Livestock

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Orange County Center
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Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census (8/22)

Published - June 2, 2026

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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

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Upcoming Events

Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | Jul 24 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Welcome Baby Giving Closet Friday | Jul 24 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
4th Friday Meeting NC A&T Friday | Jul 24 | 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Saturday | Jul 25 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | Jul 31 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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2026 Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Winners

Published - July 20, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
Cyclospora oocyst
Update on Cyclosporiasis Cases and Information

Published - July 17, 2026

From: NC Fresh Produce Safety
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NC 4-H Introduces New Online System for Project Records

Published - July 17, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Veggie Disease update, July 17th, 2026

Published - July 17, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Center Update: TurfDetect: Leveraging Polarization Camera to Detect Leaf Wilting in Turfgrass

Published - July 15, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Managing Turfgrass Under Heat and Drought Stress

Published - July 14, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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Disaster Relief Programs Webinar

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Dairy
Save the date for SEVAD
Register Now for Southeast Value Added Dairy Conference!

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Dairy
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Resources for Drought Management Webinar

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Beef
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Upcoming WNC AgOptions Grant Info Sessions

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Dairy
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