Durham County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Durham Extension Receives $475,000 Golden LEAF Grant for Farm Campus Project

Published - April 16, 2026 Read

“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 Read

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 Read

News From Durham County Center

A Look into the Urban-Rural Deer Ecology Study in Orange and Durham Counties

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Orange County Center

people gardening in the foreground with durham landmarks in the background

Master Gardener Plant Festival and Plant Sale

Published - March 7, 2026

Flyer for Briggs Garden Spring Festival and Plant Sale. Featuring a plant sale, free seeds and compost, activities and a raffle.

2026 Briggs Garden Spring Festival & Plant Sale

Published - March 3, 2026

Durham 4-H Summer Fun Programs 2026 Now Open!

Published - February 3, 2026

Red-tinged elongated leaves with prominent veins on a branching plant

Calling Plant 911: Understanding Cold Injuries and Caring for Plants After Extreme Weather Hits

Published - February 3, 2026

Winter Dinners That Are Fast, Easy and Healthy

Published - January 14, 2026

From: Lenoir County Center

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs

NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink

Durham Cooperative Extension Staff posing for a holiday picture

From Our Family to Yours: Seasons Greetings

Published - December 19, 2025

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Upcoming Events

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Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Saturday | May 16 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA

May 22

Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | May 22 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA

May 22

Welcome Baby Giving Closet Friday | May 22 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA

May 22

4th Friday Meeting NC A&T Friday | May 22 | 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM

May 23

Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Saturday | May 23 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA

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News From NC State Extension

Woodland Owner Survey

Published - May 15, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

Wayne Buhler holding an object in his hand while teaching.

Fall 2026 (August-December) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - May 14, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety

New Online Wildlife Damage Management Advisor Course Available

Published - May 13, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety

Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.

Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program

Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.

Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry

2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles

Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.

Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening

hole caused by the feeding of a corn earworm larva

Corn Earworm and False Chinch Bug Reports in Strawberries

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information

Annual Forage & Livestock Webinar Series Schedule (2026)

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Forages

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