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
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

The numbers 250 in red, white, and blue with stripes, starts, and graph line fill above the logos for Kids Voting NC and Durham Cooperative Extension
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
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Upcoming Events

Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | Aug 21 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Welcome Baby Giving Closet Friday | Aug 21 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Saturday | Aug 22 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Durham Great Southeast Pollinator Census Event Saturday | Aug 22 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Durham County Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster St, Durham, NC
Extension Master Gardener Info Session (8/24 In Person) Register with Eventbrite Monday | Aug 24 | 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM 721 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
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News From NC State Extension

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
NC State Extension Homegrown In The Garden Logo (text)
Homegrown: Videos in the Garden

Published - August 13, 2026

From: Gardening
Histogram grid displaying seed trait diversity across a population. Charts show frequency distributions of various traits like area and length in distinct colors.
Center Update: Elucidating the Underlying Genetics of Increased Seedling Emergence in Zoysiagrass

Published - August 12, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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
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