Holiday ham, cranberries, roasted potatoes, cooked squash, and salad served at table.

Don't Let Food Poisoning Ruin Your Holiday Meal

Published - November 6, 2026 Read
Mary Beth in the new Extension Agent for Community & Rural Development, and Local Food Coordinator.

Orange County Welcomes Mary Beth Miller as Community & Rural Development Agent and Local Food Coordinator

Published - October 30, 2026 Read
Hot cocoa mix in jars.

Homemade Gifts for the Holidays

Published - October 23, 2026 Read

News From Orange County Center

Turkey dinner on table. Person spooning cranberries onto plate.
Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Cost

Published - October 5, 2026

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Preserve with Confidence Workshop: Hands-On Canning Basics

Published - September 25, 2026

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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

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
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

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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

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Upcoming Events

Together for Birds! A Project Learning Tree K-5 Workshop Saturday | Nov 14 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch, 1420 Price Park Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410, USA
Take Control of Holiday Spending Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Dec 08 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Bonnie B. Davis Garden Work Day Wednesday | Dec 09 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Bonnie B. Davis Garden Work Day Wednesday | Jan 13 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Bonnie B. Davis Garden Work Day Wednesday | Feb 10 | 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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Turkey Food Safety

Published - November 12, 2026

From: Food Safety
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2026 WNC Beef Conference

Published - November 10, 2026

From: Beef
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2026 N.C. Sweetpotato Field Day Offers Current and Future Ideas

Published - November 10, 2026

From: Vegetable Production
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Clinic Holiday Closings (Late 2026/Early 2027)

Published - November 6, 2026

From: Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
A white and pink No. 2 NASCAR truck with the green 4-H emblem on its side drives along a racetrack. A blue-and-white barrier and blurred red grandstands are visible in the background.
4-H Hits the Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Published - November 6, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Easy Access to NC State Soybean Research Data – BeanPACK 3.0

Published - November 5, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Corn Leafhopper Confirmed in North Carolina and Virginia in 2026

Published - November 5, 2026

From: Corn
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Spring 2027 (January-June) Pesticide Safety Schools

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Pesticide Safety
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Youth Livestock - Agent & Volunteer Leader Trainings

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
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Extension Publications: Plan Ahead for Success

Published - November 4, 2026

From: Marketing
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