Orange County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension

NC HayFinder

Published - July 1, 2026 Read

Female child carrying bag of food in front of a painting on wall that says "building community one bag at a time".

Hunger Action Month Spotlight on TABLE

Published - September 1, 2026 Read

Orange County Animal Services department name with outline of rabbit inside outline of cat inside outline of dog.

Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Orange County Animal Services

Published - September 1, 2026 Read

News From Orange County Center

Two parents and child in middle sitting on tailgate of SUV.

Healthy Family Trip Snacks

Published - September 1, 2026

PlantFest 2026

Published - August 28, 2026

Are you interested in adding agritourism activities on your farm, but not sure where to start? Join us in Orange County for a morning all about agritourism! Picture of tractor pulling trailer of guests through pumpkin patch.

Harvesting Opportunities: Leveraging Your Farm Assets for Agritourism

Published - August 19, 2026

Orange County Celebrates
Farm Safety & Health Week, September 22. Bonnie Davis Center. Tractor in field. Logos from Cooperative Extension, NCDA&CS, and Farm Bureau.

Orange County To Hold Farm Safety & Health Week Event on September 22

Published - August 12, 2026

Top view of variety of cut melons with text "seasonal local flavors"

Make the Most of Melon Season

Published - August 3, 2026

Let’s Save on School Lunches

Published - July 29, 2026

Peppers: A Bright Way to Healthy Eating

Published - July 28, 2026

Agritourism Opportunities Abound in Orange County

Published - July 27, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Sep 21

National Farm Safety and Health Week Mon Sep 21 — Fri Sep 25

Sep 22

Orange County National Farm Safety and Health Week Event Tuesday | Sep 22 | 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA

Sep 24

Ginger Production Field Day Thursday | Sep 24 | 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Plum Granny Farm, 1041 Flat Shoals Rd, King, NC 27021, USA

Sep 26

Feather Classic Chicken Show Saturday | Sep 26 | All Day

Sep 30

Durham Farm Campus Pasture Field Day

Wednesday | Sep 30 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM 308 Orange Factory Road, Bahama, NC 27503

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News From NC State Extension

Residual Soil Fertility Deduction (IRS Section 180)

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Soil Fertility

PJ contestants judging whole chicken carcasses

Poultry Judging Contest Registration Open

Published - September 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth

Photo of Dr. Art Bruneau and his daughter

Art Bruneau FUNdraiser Tournament 2026

Published - September 10, 2026

From: TurfFiles

Defoliation Strategies for 2026 (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Cotton

Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- September 10

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Soybeans

Left - Springhouse Farm Farmstand before Hurricane Helene. Right - the newly built farmstand at Springhouse Farm

*New Resource* So, Do You Want to Start a Farm Stand?

Published - September 10, 2026

From: Local Food

Six people pose in front of a large 4-H clover backdrop, with the woman at center holding the 2025 North Carolina 4-H Outstanding Citizen Alumni Award plaque.

2026 North Carolina 4-H Alumni and Adult Award Nominations Now Open

Published - September 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H

A group of youth with their 2025 recreational riding rewards awards in the main arena of the Hunt Horse Complex.

Recreational Riding Rewards Recognition

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry

2027 Therapeutic Horticulture Course Schedule

Published - September 9, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture

collage of colorful flowering native plants

RSVP for Chatham County Native Plant Sale September 18

Published - September 8, 2026

From: Growing Small Farms

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