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Preserve with Confidence Workshop: Hands-On Canning Basics

Published - September 25, 2026 Read
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 Read
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 Read

News From Orange County Center

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Orange County’s Gwen Medford Receives Statewide Distinguished Service Award

Published - September 24, 2026

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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

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

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Upcoming Events

Feather Classic Chicken Show Saturday | Sep 26 | All Day
Durham Farm Campus Pasture Field Day Register with Eventbrite Wednesday | Sep 30 | 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM 308 Orange Factory Road, Bahama, NC 27503
Go Green for National 4-H Week Monday | Oct 05 | All Day
Discover NC Plant Sciences Initiative Event Monday | Oct 05 | 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM Plant Sciences Building, 840 Oval Dr Campus Box 7825, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
Harvesting Opportunities: Leveraging Your Farm Assets for Agritourism Tuesday | Oct 06 | 8:30 AM — 12:30 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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Planting an Interest in Agricultural Careers Through High School Biology

Published - September 25, 2026

From: Grow For It
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NC AgVentures Application Overview Webinar

Published - September 24, 2026

From: NC AgVentures
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New Zealand Awaits: Join Our 2027 Garden Adventure

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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Welcome to the team, Valery Miller!

Published - September 24, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
$4 for 4-H, October 4-8
$4 for 4-H: Help Turn North Carolina Green

Published - September 23, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Getting Ahead of Italian Ryegrass in the 2026–2027 Winter Wheat Season

Published - September 23, 2026

From: Small Grains
Jonas Pak-Lin smiles at the camera in a dark suit, white dress shirt and bright blue tie, set against a layered green, teal, white and yellow graphic background.
North Carolina 4-H’er Named Runner-Up for 2027 National 4-H Youth in Action Award

Published - September 22, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Fall 2026 Pest Update Video

Published - September 22, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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NRCS FY27 Application Window Open Now Until Oct 30

Published - September 18, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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East Coast Exhibition Livestock Contest

Published - September 18, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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