NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
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Fourth Virtual Field Day of 2020
Turf Tips: Review of Turfgrass Pest Issues in a Challenging Year We are hosting another virtual field day on October …
Postponing the 2020 Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Turf Work Group has decided to postpone the Bruneau Scholarship Golf Tournament that was scheduled for October 21, …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Whitehill is an …
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Along with the rest of the nation, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Durham County is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month from …
Women's Lunch & Learn: Setting Your Forest Management Objectives
Mark your calendar for our Women’s Lunch and Learn webinar, Setting Your Forest Management Objectives, on October 6, 2020, …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
August 26--Third Virtual Turfgrass Field Day
Registration is available for the third virtual field day presented by the turf program at NC State University. Pesticide …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Kelly Oten!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Oten to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Kelly Oten is an …
Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Durham County's NEW quarterly newsletter
This week, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center launched its new quarter newsletter, called We Grow Durham County. Each …
Woodland Owner Webinars on Demand - New Webinars Added!
Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field, and we have …
Lea el Informe a la Comunidad 2020
El Centro de Durham de Extensión Cooperativa de Carolina del Norte desea compartir nuestro Informe a la Comunidad del …
“Farmers’ Markets Have Been at the Cutting Edge”: A Conversation With Agent & Local Food Coordinator Paul McKenzie
Paul McKenzie is the Horticulture Extension Agent for Vance and Warren Counties and Local Food Coordinator for Warren County. …
Obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas de COVID-19
Extensión Cooperativa del Condado de Durham y el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Durham tuvo un seminario …
Apoyo Económico Durante La Pandemia
¿Quiere aprender más sobre las diferentes ayudas económicas que podrían ayudar a su familia durante esta época? El 23 de …
Victory Garden Program Receives Grant to Expand
The Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Durham County (DCEMGVA) has received a grant from Duke University and Duke University …
¿Necesita Ayuda Usando Zoom?
Zoom es una herramienta virtual de videoconferencias cada vez más popular. A continuación incluimos algunos consejos para que aprendan …
Consejos Para Aumentar La Resiliencia
Según la clínica Mayo, la “resiliencia” es la capacidad de adaptarnos a los momentos difíciles en nuestra vida y …
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