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Become a Tree Keeper!

Published - July 24, 2026 Read
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Spread Facts, Not Measles

Published - July 13, 2026 Read
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Celebrating America's 250th!

Published - June 30, 2026 Read

News From Durham County Center

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

Cattle grazing with flies
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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Upcoming Events

Thursday Night Giving Closet Thursday | Aug 06 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | Aug 07 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Welcome Baby Giving Closet Friday | Aug 07 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Saturday | Aug 08 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Food Security Network Meeting Wednesday | Aug 12 | 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM Zoom
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News From NC State Extension

Early embryonic development in Beef Cows
Research Update - Supplementing Rumen-Inert Unsaturated Fatty Acids Plus Rumen-Protected Choline During Breeding

Published - August 4, 2026

From: Beef
A group of graduating North Carolina 4-H seniors pose together with their decorated graduation caps during the inaugural 4-H Signing Season celebration at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
North Carolina 4-H Hosts Inaugural Senior Signing Event at State Congress

Published - August 3, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Small brown flies crawl over the surface of a ripe raspberry.
From Backyard Fruit to Breakthrough Findings: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Advance Invasive Pest Research

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Pickin in the Pines Benefit Concert

Published - July 31, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Downy mildew on cucumber
Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Haywood County, NC

Published - July 31, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
Three 4-H members wearing medals pose for a photo after being recognized during the 2026 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation Finals.
Youth Excel at 2026 State 4-H Presentation Finals

Published - July 30, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Feeding truck
Drought Resources for Livestock and Forages

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Beef
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The Grounded Table Webinar Series

Published - July 30, 2026

From: Local Food
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