News From Durham County Center

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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

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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

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

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

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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
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

Whitetail Deer with Radio Collars
A Look into the Urban-Rural Deer Ecology Study in Orange and Durham Counties

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Orange County Center
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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

Green four-leaf 4-H logo left with text Durham 4-H Summer Camps 2026 on pale blue background
Durham 4-H Summer Fun Programs 2026 Now Open!

Published - February 3, 2026

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

Published - February 3, 2026

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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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Hattie Meadows Gardening School

Published - December 10, 2025

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Join Us for the 2026 Durham Landscape Seminar!

Published - December 8, 2025

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Welcome Baby Coat Drive: Warm Coats, Warm Kids

Published - November 25, 2025

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Small Grain Farmers Invited to Vote: 2025 Assessment Referendum

Published - November 21, 2025

Three black cows grazing in a green pasture, each wearing a yellow ear tag.
Orange & Durham Cattlemen's Association

Published - November 14, 2025

From: Orange County Center
Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
Turkey Talk virtual cooking class — Nov 24, 6–8pm; "No more dry turkeys."
Master the Art of Turkey - Virtual Cooking Class

Published - November 12, 2025

Seven young people standing in a row outdoors holding signs, some reading "VOTE".
Kids Voting Election Day Celebration 2025

Published - November 10, 2025

Turkey on plate with pumpkins
Preparing Thanksgiving Turkey Safely

Published - October 30, 2025

From: Buncombe County Center
Free Virtual Cook-Along
Virtual Cook-Along!

Published - September 23, 2025

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers set up the vegetable and herb section of the 2019 Plant Sale at Duke Gardens
Briggs Ave Garden Fall Festival and Plant Sale Saturday September 13th

Published - September 10, 2025

Beef Cattle
Rabies and Livestock

Published - September 4, 2025

From: Orange County Center
Young cabbage plants in rows partially submerged by floodwater
Disaster Risk Management Training for Farmers

Published - August 29, 2025

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Small Ruminant Marketing Workshop

Published - August 22, 2025

From: Orange County Center
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Join Us August 19! Cool Season Maintenance of NC Food Crops

Published - August 7, 2025

CloverBud Camp 2025
Durham Summer Fun Wrap Up !!

Published - August 6, 2025

Rider in show jacket and helmet holding a horse with a green ribbon; sign reads "2025 NORTH CAROLINA"
Durham Pura Vida Horse Club Participates in State Horse Show!

Published - August 6, 2025

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Fall Native Plant Sale (9/25)

Published - August 6, 2025

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