Hay Bale

NC HayFinder

Published - July 1, 2026 Read
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Hunger Action Month Spotlight on TABLE

Published - September 1, 2026 Read
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Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Orange County Animal Services

Published - September 1, 2026 Read

News From Orange County Center

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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

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

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Let’s Save on School Lunches

Published - July 29, 2026

Side view of different color peppers with Extension logo and text saying "Seasonal Local Flavors"
Peppers: A Bright Way to Healthy Eating

Published - July 28, 2026

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Agritourism Opportunities Abound in Orange County

Published - July 27, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Evidence-based Approaches to Support Mental Health in Agriculture: Insights from Florida's Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey Host: Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health & Safety (SCCAHS) Thursday | Sep 03 | 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Pressure Cooker Basics & Beyond Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Sep 08 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Bonnie B. Davis Garden Work Day Wednesday | Sep 09 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Two Trees, One Seed! Pairing Project Learning Tree Trees & Me with the NAAEE Early Childhood Guidelines for Excellence Workshop Thursday | Sep 10 | 10:00 AM — 4:30 PM Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson St, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA
National Farm Safety and Health Week Mon Sep 21 — Fri Sep 25
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News From NC State Extension

Shows larval instars and how much each one can eat with photos of defoliated leaves
Soybean loopers are here- are you scouting?

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Creating an Evidence-Based TH Practice

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Therapeutic Horticulture
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What Should I be doing in the Apiary this month? September

Published - September 1, 2026

From: Pollinators
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First Report of Tar Spot of Corn Confirmed in North Carolina

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Corn
Aerial view of fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.
North Carolina’s Fall Foliage May Be Patchy, Muted and Shorter This Year

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
Durham County Horticulture Agent Ashley Troth stands with statewide EMG program manager Charlotte Glen while holding the 2026 Distinguished Early Career Award
Strengthening the Extension Master Gardener Program through Visionary Leadership: Ashley Troth Wins National Early Career Award

Published - August 31, 2026

From: Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
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North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored for ‘Making the Best Better’

Published - August 28, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 28

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Soybeans
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Splitworm Reports in NC Tobacco

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
A collage of headshots of the 5 2026 State Communications Contest Champions.
2026 State Communications Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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