News From Orange County Center

Variety of foods circling text Discover the Power of Nutrition
Tools to Discover the Power of Nutrition

Published - March 16, 2026

Men cooking and woman serving food with text that reads food protection, manager, certification, class and exam.
Food Protection Manager Certification Class & Exam

Published - March 6, 2026

Fire ant mound
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

Canned vegetables in a home pantry
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

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

Published - February 9, 2026

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

Published - February 1, 2026

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

Published - January 22, 2026

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

Published - 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

Published - January 14, 2026

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Dig Deeper With Us!: Series Continues in 2026

Published - January 8, 2026

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Shopping Better to Eat Healthier

Published - January 5, 2026

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

Published - January 4, 2026

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

Published - December 22, 2025

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

Published - December 1, 2025

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

Published - 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

Published - November 21, 2025

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

Published - 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

Published - 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

Published - November 12, 2025

Roasted Chicken and trimmings at Thanksgiving
Tips for Holiday Meal Prep

Published - November 1, 2025

Person filling water bottle at sink.
Storing Water Properly

Published - 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

Published - 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

Published - October 16, 2025

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

Published - October 15, 2025

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

Published - 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

Published - September 30, 2025

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

Published - September 22, 2025

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

Published - September 19, 2025

Food on plate
Power’s Out: Let’s Eat!

Published - September 17, 2025

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

Published - September 16, 2025

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

Published - September 15, 2025

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

Published - 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

Published - September 9, 2025

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

Published - September 5, 2025

Beef Cattle
Rabies and Livestock

Published - September 4, 2025

Timberland ready to be evaluated.
Landowner Forestry Workshop

Published - September 3, 2025

Volunteer labeling food pantry bag
September Is Hunger Action Month

Published - September 3, 2025

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

Published - September 2, 2025

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