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 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
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

News From Durham County Center

Cattle grazing with flies
Fly and Tick Management for Livestock

Published - June 8, 2026

From: Orange County Center
Bumblebee feeding on a purple bee balm (Monarda) flower
Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census (8/22)

Published - June 2, 2026

A yellow chick standing between a two 4-H bookshelf ends
Hatch Day Highlights: Inside the 4‑H Feather Classic

Published - May 26, 2026

person using a hand held sprinkler to water a vegetable garden. close up on hand and plants
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
Open field with blue sky at Farm Campus
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

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

All News From Durham County Center

Upcoming Events

Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Friday | Jul 17 | 8:00 AM — 11:00 AM Briggs Ave Community Garden, 1314 S Briggs Ave, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Welcome Baby Giving Closet Friday | Jul 17 | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM 721 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Briggs Ave Garden Community Workday Saturday | Jul 18 | 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 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
View All Events

News From NC State Extension

group of people
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
Webinar flyer showing topics, time and zoom link
Resources for Drought Management Webinar

Published - July 10, 2026

From: Beef
piggy bank, white
Upcoming WNC AgOptions Grant Info Sessions

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Dairy
Color Coded Drought Map of NC showing most of the state in moderate to Exceptional drought. With North Central and South Central the driest
Landscape Tips for Drought

Published - July 8, 2026

From: Gardening
Joanna Radford and Surry County CES Staff
Supporting Farms, Inspiring Youth: A Conversation with Joanna Radford

Published - July 6, 2026

From: Local Food
Three houseplants in white ceramic pots.
This Online Course is all about Houseplants

Published - July 3, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
Table with Red header showing the Rate, Application Interval, and RKN Counts for three pesticides.
Center Update: Biology and Management of Turf Diseases in NC: Focusing on Root-Knot Nematode and the Turfgrass Microbiome

Published - June 29, 2026

From: TurfFiles
North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation posing together after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, many displaying medals and ribbons.
North Carolina Finishes Sixth Overall at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

Published - June 29, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
bumble bees on obedient plant
Register Now for a Summer Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!

Published - June 29, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms
All News From NC State Extension