News From Orange County Center

Fire ant mound
Red Imported Fire Ant Management in Pastures

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

February 26, 2026

Canned vegetables in a home pantry
A Guide to the Strategic Pantry

February 25, 2026

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

February 11, 2026

Blueberries pictured up close growing on stem of plant.
Orange County Cooperative Extension Blueberry Plant Sale

February 9, 2026

Lady using phone to order food using her SNAP benefits from her office.
Using SNAP Online

February 1, 2026

portable heater on floor
Listo Para el Invierno: Básicos Para la Casa y el Auto

January 22, 2026

Caulking interior window.
Be Winter Ready: Home and Car Essentials

January 21, 2026

NC Youth Institute by NC State Extension. Be a Hunger Hero. April 16-17, 2026. Contact Liz Driscoll and Sarah Dinger, NC Youth Institute Coordinators. liz_driscoll@ncsu.edu. scdinge2@ncsu.edu. go.ncsu.edu/ncyi
Orange County High School Students Encouraged to Participate in Global Food Security Project

January 14, 2026

Green cabbage plant with broad leaves growing in a garden bed among other foliage
Dig Deeper With Us!: Series Continues in January 2026

January 8, 2026

Woman looking at bottle of food at market. Image by u_y7o51deaj6 from Pixabay
Shopping Better to Eat Healthier

January 5, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

January 4, 2026

schedule for the next 6 months of Extension at Home sessions
Experience Extension at Home in 2026!

December 22, 2025

Green apples in basket. Image by Дарья Яковлева from Pixabay
How to Store In-Season Produce

December 1, 2025

Children watching newly hatched chick walk across floor.
Orange County 4-H Receives Grant From AgSouth Farm Credit

November 21, 2025

Image of a roll of money with graduation cap on top and photo of high school graduates
ECA Scholarships for Orange County Youth and Adults

November 21, 2025

Three black cows grazing in a green pasture, each wearing a yellow ear tag.
Orange & Durham Cattlemen's Association

November 14, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

November 13, 2025

Oak tree with birds, squirrels, raccoons; sign: "Let's talk GARDENING Native Keystones" tag "2026"
Extension Master Gardener (Sm) Orange County Calendars for Sale

November 12, 2025

Roasted Chicken and trimmings at Thanksgiving
Tips for Holiday Meal Prep

November 1, 2025

Person filling water bottle at sink.
Storing Water Properly

November 1, 2025

More In My Basket logo with name above basket of food and morefood.org on rim
Improving SNAP Awareness in Orange County Through More in My Basket

October 20, 2025

Take A Ride with Orange County 4-H Exhibit
Orange County 4-H Wins First Place at N.C. State Fair With "Take a Ride" Exhibit

October 16, 2025

Orange County NC logo
Orange County Code of Ordinances Update Addresses Noise Concerns in Rural Areas

October 15, 2025

Food Waste going to compost bowl
Wasting Food Wastes Money: Practical Tips to Reduce Food Waste and Save

October 1, 2025

Three people holding bags in front of 4‑H clover backdrop with "NC STATE EXTENSION" text.
Orange County Center Staff Recognized at 2025 NCAE4-HYDP Annual Conference

September 30, 2025

IFC Logo. Confronting Poverty, Building Community
Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Inter-Faith Council for Social Service

September 22, 2025

Volunteers at OCIM Food Pantry
Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Orange Congregations in Mission

September 19, 2025

Food on plate
Power’s Out: Let’s Eat!

September 17, 2025

Participants at a Heavenly Groceries Cooking Day in 2024
Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Heavenly Groceries

September 16, 2025

Child carrying platter of tomatoes
Cook Healthy, Eat Well: New Program Shares Kitchen Tools to Build a Healthier Community

September 15, 2025

People selecting fruits and vegetables at an indoor community food pantry
Hunger Action Month Spotlight on PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro

September 12, 2025

Volunteers delivering food to Meals on Wheels senior meals recipients at home.
Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Meals on Wheels Orange County, NC

September 9, 2025

Carrboro Farmers' Market Entrance Gazebo
Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Carrboro Farmers' Market

September 5, 2025

Beef Cattle
Rabies and Livestock

September 4, 2025

Timberland ready to be evaluated.
Landowner Forestry Workshop

September 3, 2025

Volunteer labeling food pantry bag
September Is Hunger Action Month

September 3, 2025

Volunteers loading groceries into open SUV trunk at distribution; shirt reads "PORCH"
Hunger Action Month Spotlight on PORCH Hillsborough

September 2, 2025

Young cabbage plants in rows partially submerged by floodwater
Disaster Risk Management Training for Farmers

August 29, 2025

tomato
What Are You Doing With All of Those Extra Tomatoes?

August 27, 2025

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