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Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Cost

Published - October 5, 2026 Read
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Preserve with Confidence Workshop: Hands-On Canning Basics

Published - September 25, 2026 Read
Gwen Medford posing with her distinguished service award plaque with Extension administrators from NC State Extension and NC A&T State Extension

Orange County’s Gwen Medford Receives Statewide Distinguished Service Award

Published - September 24, 2026 Read

News From Orange County Center

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Let Us Know What You Want to See at the 2027 Orange County Ag Summit

Published - September 24, 2026

Orange County Holiday Greenery Sale September 16-October 26. Picture of fraser fir wreath pictured with Orange County logo and NC Cooperative Extension logo.
2026 Orange County Holiday Greenery Sale

Published - September 16, 2026

Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day
Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day

Published - September 15, 2026

From: Wilkes County Center
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Hunger Action Month Spotlight on TABLE

Published - September 1, 2026

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Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Orange County Animal Services

Published - September 1, 2026

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Healthy Family Trip Snacks

Published - September 1, 2026

Mark your calendar for PlantFest 2026, the annual plant sale and garden festival hosted by the NC State Extension Master Gardener SM  volunteers of Orange County. PlantFest is on Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Blackwood Farm Park, Chapel Hill.
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

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Upcoming Events

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Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day Saturday | Oct 24 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Using a One Health Approach for H5N1 Response in Agriculture Settings Host: Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health & Safety (SCCAHS) Saturday | Nov 07 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Feast Without Fear: Food Safety for Group Meals Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Nov 10 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop @ Jordan Lake ESF Wednesday | Nov 11 | 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM Jordan Lake Educational State Forest, 2832 Big Woods Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA
Bonnie B. Davis Garden Work Day Wednesday | Nov 11 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
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News From NC State Extension

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North Carolina continues winning streak at Southeastern Hay Contest

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Forages
Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop
Selection Today for Sustainability Tomorrow: Beef Extension Workshop

Published - October 23, 2026

From: Beef
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Food Safety and Apples

Published - October 22, 2026

From: Food Safety
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Why Are My Soybeans Discolored?

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Food Labeling News "As Prepared" and Dual Column Label requirements

Published - October 21, 2026

From: Food Business
L t R: Aaron Moore, Andrew Baucom, Jessica King, Samara Gibson, Ashlin Austin, Keith Walters; all stand with a shovel at a construction site with a photo of the future of the FIC in the background
Local Food Infrastructures in Extension: Union County

Published - October 19, 2026

From: Local Food
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Don’t let resistant weeds hitch a ride between fields.

Published - October 16, 2026

From: Soybeans
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RancHER 2026 Webinars Series

Published - October 15, 2026

From: Beef
Giant pumpkins on display at the North Carolina State Fair's giant pumpkin contest.
Agricultural Discoveries: State Fair Scavenger Hunt

Published - October 15, 2026

From: Grow For It
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Destructive Jumping Earthworms

Published - October 14, 2026

From: Gardening
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