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Peppers: A Bright Way to Healthy Eating

Published - July 28, 2026 Read
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Agritourism Opportunities Abound in Orange County

Published - July 27, 2026 Read
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Food Protection Manager Certification Class & Exam In Spanish

Published - July 15, 2026 Read

News From Orange County Center

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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Make the Most of Melon Season

Published - August 3, 2026

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Let’s Save on School Lunches

Published - July 29, 2026

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Extension At Home Sessions Continue!

Published - July 23, 2026

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Cyclospora: Be Informed, Not Scared

Published - July 17, 2026

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Clase y Examen en Español Para la Certificación de Gerentes de Protección de Alimentos

Published - July 15, 2026

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NC HayFinder

Published - July 1, 2026

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Beating the Heat This Summer

Published - June 24, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Piedmont Area Strawberry Preplant Meeting Friday | Aug 14 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM 26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001, USA
Enhancing Agricultural Safety Education for the Next Generation of Agriculture Through Immersive Technology Host: Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health & Safety (SCCAHS) Wednesday | Aug 26 | 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
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
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News From NC State Extension

Histogram grid displaying seed trait diversity across a population. Charts show frequency distributions of various traits like area and length in distinct colors.
Center Update: Elucidating the Underlying Genetics of Increased Seedling Emergence in Zoysiagrass

Published - August 12, 2026

From: TurfFiles
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YMTS Ambassador Program

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
4-H members gathered for a group photo at the 2026 North Carolina 4-H Congress.
A Week to Remember at 2026 State 4-H Congress

Published - August 11, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
September Broiler Processing Demo Flyer
Processing Workshop

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Poultry 4-H & Youth
Cattle Reproduction School Flyer
Northampton Cattle Repro School

Published - August 11, 2026

From: Beef
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Light and Pheromone Trap Captures for Caterpillar Pests- August 6

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Soybeans
Drought-stressed corn field with widespread leaf drying and browning, exposed soil, and some remaining green foliage under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Considerations for Harvesting Drought-Stressed Corn for Silage

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Corn
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Get Ready to Count! Join the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census Across North Carolina

Published - August 10, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
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Organic Soil Health Field School: Train-the-Trainer

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Soil Management
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Yellow-legged hornet update

Published - August 7, 2026

From: Pollinators
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