News From Orange County Center

Piggy Bank is facing toward five rows of coins stacked on top of grocery receipts.
Managing Your Food Budget

Published - May 1, 2026

Drought map for April 16, 2026
Drought Management for Livestock Producers

Published - April 23, 2026

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Value Added Training Opportunity

Published - April 22, 2026

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

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

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A Look into the Urban-Rural Deer Ecology Study in Orange and Durham Counties

Published - March 25, 2026

Attendees at Farmers Market Shopping for Food
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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Food Protection Manager Certification Class & Exam

Published - March 6, 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

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

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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

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Organizing Your Refrigerator With Food Safety in Mind

Published - January 28, 2026

From: McDowell County Center
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Listo Para el Invierno: Básicos Para la Casa y el Auto

Published - January 22, 2026

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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

From: NC FarmLink
schedule for the next 6 months of Extension at Home sessions
Experience Extension at Home in 2026!

Published - December 22, 2025

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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

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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

From: Dairy
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

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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

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

Published - October 1, 2025

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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

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