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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
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Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Cost

Published - October 5, 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

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

Celebrating Latin American Food Traditions Register with Eventbrite Tuesday | Oct 13 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Bonnie B. Davis Garden Work Day Wednesday | Oct 14 | 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Piedmont Food Processing Center Open House Thursday | Oct 22 | 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM Piedmont Food Processing Center, 500 Valley Forge Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
Exploring the Significance of Agroforestry and Regenerative Agriculture in Farmers' Health and Risk of Zoonotic Disease Host: Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health & Safety (SCCAHS) Friday | Oct 23 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Growing Value: Oak Management, Wildlife, and Wood Markets Field Day Saturday | Oct 24 | 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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$4 for 4-H Reaches All 100 Counties

Published - October 9, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy Workshop

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Forages
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Grassland Partnership Webinars

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Forages
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Youth Programs Ignite Student’s Passion for Plant Biology and Global Food Security

Published - October 9, 2026

From: Grow For It
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What can be done for regrowth when cotton is ready for harvest? (Collins & Edmisten)

Published - October 8, 2026

From: Cotton
Roasted Tomatoes
Food Labeling and Ingredient Forms, it makes a difference

Published - October 7, 2026

From: Food Business
Richmond County EMFVs standing in front of a building during their tour of the NCSU dairy farm
Richmond County EMFVs Enjoy Touring the NC State Dairy Farm

Published - October 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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CALS Alum Propagates Innovation in Horticulture

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Executive Farm Management
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NC Sheep Producers Association Annual Meeting and Educational Program

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Goats and Sheep
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Blog: October Thoughts from an Extension Specialist

Published - October 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
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