Orange County Baseline Community Food Assessment Updated Spring 2026. With logos of NC Cooperative Extension and Orange County NC. Nondiscrimination statement included.

Orange County Releases Updated Community Food System Assessment

Published - March 27, 2026 Read
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A Look into the Urban-Rural Deer Ecology Study in Orange and Durham Counties

Published - March 25, 2026 Read
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Food Protection Manager Certification Class & Exam

Published - March 6, 2026 Read

News From Orange County Center

Ivelisse Colon Certificate for Distinguished Safe Plates Educator presented in 2026
Colón Recognized as Safe Plates Distinguished Educator in Retail Food Safety

Published - April 9, 2026

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More In My Basket: Using SNAP at the Farmers Market

Published - March 25, 2026

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Tools to Discover the Power of Nutrition

Published - March 16, 2026

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Red Imported Fire Ant Management in Pastures

Published - February 27, 2026

Orange County Land Summit, Hillsborough, NC on May 13 9:00-1:00.
Orange County Land Summit to Be Held May 13

Published - February 26, 2026

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A Guide to the Strategic Pantry

Published - February 25, 2026

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The Pork to Pantry Project: Help Stock Orange County Pantries With Local Protein

Published - February 11, 2026

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Orange County Cooperative Extension Blueberry Plant Sale

Published - February 9, 2026

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Upcoming Events

MGV Initial Training Wednesday | Apr 22 | 8:30 AM — 12:30 PM Bonnie B Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US-70, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
2026 Chapel Hill Garden Tour Saturday | Apr 25 | 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM https://www.chapelhillgardentour.org/ for more information.
2026 Chapel Hill Garden Tour Sunday | Apr 26 | 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM https://www.chapelhillgardentour.org/ for more information.
North Central 4-H Rabbit Show Registration Closes Friday | May 01 | 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM
NCD 4-H Egg Contest Registration Deadline Friday | May 01 | 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
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News From NC State Extension

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Summer Savings are In-Season

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
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Learning Labels, Stretching Budgets

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Farm in Western NC
Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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2026 Strawberry IPM Guide is now available!

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
A staff member helps an older woman at a laptop labeled "ID.me." NC Cooperative Extension logo and a "Digital skills" poster are visible, suggesting a digital skills training session.
When Essential Services Move Online, Trusted Help Matters

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Community Development
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Farm to Fridge - a Wonderful Model in Granville County

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Gardening
A picture of the members of the winning Senior division team from Union county in front of the NC 4-H horse program picture backdrop.
2026 Horse Judging Champions Crowned

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Grower Input Needed: Survey on Tobacco and/or Strawberry Diseases in NC

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Fungicide Program Considerations For Spring Disease Management in Strawberries

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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