Orange County Baseline Community Food Assessment Updated Spring 2026. With logos of NC Cooperative Extension and Orange County NC. Nondiscrimination statement included.

Orange County Releases Updated Community Food System Assessment

Published - March 27, 2026 Read
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A Look into the Urban-Rural Deer Ecology Study in Orange and Durham Counties

Published - March 25, 2026 Read
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Tools to Discover the Power of Nutrition

Published - March 16, 2026 Read

News From Orange County Center

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More In My Basket: Using SNAP at the Farmers Market

Published - March 25, 2026

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Food Protection Manager Certification Class & Exam

Published - March 6, 2026

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Red Imported Fire Ant Management in Pastures

Published - February 27, 2026

Orange County Land Summit, Hillsborough, NC on May 13 9:00-1:00.
Orange County Land Summit to Be Held May 13

Published - February 26, 2026

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A Guide to the Strategic Pantry

Published - February 25, 2026

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The Pork to Pantry Project: Help Stock Orange County Pantries With Local Protein

Published - February 11, 2026

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Orange County Cooperative Extension Blueberry Plant Sale

Published - February 9, 2026

Lady using phone to order food using her SNAP benefits from her office.
Using SNAP Online

Published - February 1, 2026

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Upcoming Events

MGV Initial Training Wednesday | Apr 01 | 8:30 AM — 12:30 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Central Piedmont Junior Livestock Show & Sale Tue Apr 07 — Wed Apr 08 6716 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
MGV Initial Training Wednesday | Apr 08 | 8:30 AM — 12:30 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Bonnie B. Davis Garden Work Day Wednesday | Apr 08 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Mindfulness Fundamentals-Extension At Home Virtual Series Tuesday | Apr 14 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

A Digital Skills Educator sits beside an older man in his home, showing him how to use a smartwatch to monitor important health information.
Randolph County Digital Skills Support Helps Resident Stay Safe and Independent at Home

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Community Development
This is an image of beef steers (black) grazing several experimental paddocks of tall fescue.
Regional Forage-Livestock Systems In-Service Training and SPFCIC

Published - March 25, 2026

From: Forages
Two teenage girls stand next to each other smiling. One girl is holding a baby goat.
Apply Now to Host International Youth through 4-H!

Published - March 24, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
Dr. Jim Clark stands with Governor Josh Stein during his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the governor’s mansion.
Jim Clark Inducted Into Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Published - March 20, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
A group of NC State Extension staff wearing red shirts and khaki pants kneel in rows of a cultivated field with large green plants, smiling and making hand signs toward the camera. Overlaid text reads “NC State Day of Giving 03.25.26.”
Get Ready for Day of Giving 2026!

Published - March 20, 2026

From: Marketing
A picture of the first place senior hippology team and their awards
2026 NC State 4-H Hippology Contest Winners Announced

Published - March 20, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
A picture of the buckle awarded to the high individual in the 2026 NC State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest
2026 NC State 4-H Horsebowl Contest Results

Published - March 19, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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2026 Central Cattle Reproduction School

Published - March 19, 2026

From: Beef
John Bowen, a smiling older man, is pictured surrounded by healthy plants he has propagated.
Growing Impact: Meet John Bowen

Published - March 18, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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2026 Artificial Insemination School for Undergraduate, Graduate, and DVM Students

Published - March 16, 2026

From: Beef
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