News From Durham County Center

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Hot Off the Presses: We Grow Durham Winter Edition!

February 2, 2021

DPS Foundation Hope Network: "Recursos para el bienestar de los padres" — lista de recursos y enlaces
¡Los Padres También Necesitan Bienestar!

January 27, 2021

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Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshops

January 26, 2021

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Kids Voting Durham Is a Finalist for Civvy Award

January 21, 2021

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Upcoming Online Workshops for Small Fruit Growers

January 8, 2021

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Winter Training Sessions With Durham Soil and Water - Online

January 6, 2021

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Regenerative vs. Sustainable Agriculture

January 5, 2021

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Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms

January 5, 2021

School Choice Workshop flyer
Need help with your magnet or charter school decisions? ¿Necesita ayuda escogiendo una escuela para su hijo/a?

December 21, 2020

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Extension Master Gardener Program Accepting Applicants for 2021 Training

November 30, 2020

Leaf footed bug adult Photo: Debbie Roos, NC Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center
What's That Bug? Leaf-Footed Bugs in the Garden

August 13, 2020

Tomato grafting project experimental beds. Photo taken by the author.
Grafting to Create a Healthier Tomato Plant

June 18, 2020

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Pruning for Healthier, More Productive Tomatoes

June 11, 2020

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Actividades de ciencia divertidas

May 27, 2020

Two people holding muddy gloved hands presenting earthworms and soil
Fun Science Activities for Your Kids!

May 27, 2020

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Art Activities to Entertain & Educate Your Family

May 20, 2020

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Now's the Perfect Time to Test Your Soil!

May 14, 2020

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Teaching Your Child Civic Engagement at Home

May 13, 2020

Close up of the watchful eye of a Green anole (Anolis carolinensis). Photo taken by Wendy Diaz April 3, 2020
Snags, Tree Cookies, and Lean-tos: Things You Can Do To Help Reptiles and Amphibians in Your Yard

April 30, 2020

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Your Tomatoes Need Your Support!

April 23, 2020

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Virtual Volunteering Opportunities

April 20, 2020

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Setting Your Tomatoes Up for Success

April 16, 2020

Side dressing a potato plant with 1 tablespoon of high nitrogen fertilizer.
Making the Most of Your Garden's Soil

April 9, 2020

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Servicios Comunitarios Para Apoyar a Las Familias Durante COVID-19

April 2, 2020

Four hands of different skin tones grasp each other's wrists forming a square.
Community Resources to Support Families During COVID-19

April 1, 2020

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Help Native Pollinators With a Bug Hotel

March 31, 2020

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3/3/21 Update on Durham County Cooperative Extension Services During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 18, 2020

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Hurricane Preparedness: Are You Ready?

September 8, 2017

Red stair graphic and text "Steps to Health" — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed)
Steps to Health

March 5, 2017

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Welcome Baby Shares Annual Coat Drive Success

February 1, 2017

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Hazards of Summer-Mosquitoes: Prevention Is the Protection

August 3, 2016

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We Are Not in Controll

February 25, 2016

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Grading Standards for Fresh Produce

January 15, 2016

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Small Scale Producers Can Maintain Field Fresh Quality After Harvest

January 15, 2016

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Hurricane Season: It Ain't Over Till It's Over

September 30, 2015

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Durham Master Gardeners Launch Durham Finest Trees Competition

August 26, 2015

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Durham County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Launch Radio Show

June 23, 2014

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