News From Orange County Center

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

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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

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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

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

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Hunger Action Month Spotlight on PORCH Hillsborough

Published - September 2, 2025

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

Published - August 29, 2025

From: Durham County Center
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What Are You Doing With All of Those Extra Tomatoes?

Published - August 27, 2025

From: Clay County Center
A hunting stand alongside trees and a field.
Virginia-North Carolina Woods & Wildlife Conference

Published - August 25, 2025

From: Wilkes County Center
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Small Ruminant Marketing Workshop

Published - August 22, 2025

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Citizen Science Project: Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025

Published - August 21, 2025

Backroad Sharp Shooters 4-H Club at the Central Region Shooting Sports Tournament
Backroad Sharp Shooters Earn Spots at States

Published - August 20, 2025

Food Pantry
Keeping Your Food Safe: Smart Storage for Hurricane Season

Published - August 20, 2025

Eno River Farmers' Market, Downtown Hillsborough
From County Farms to Your Table: The Orange County Farmers' Market Experience

Published - August 14, 2025

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Preparémonos Para La Temporada De Huracanes

Published - August 8, 2025

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Extension at Home

Published - July 30, 2025

From: Granville County Center
Cattle being shown by handlers in white coats inside an indoor exhibition barn
2025 Orange County 4-H Dairy Calf Project

Published - July 29, 2025

Emergency supplies kit
Non Food Essentials for Hurricane Season

Published - July 23, 2025

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Understanding Aflatoxins and Nitrates in Forage Samples

Published - July 22, 2025

Chickens pecking ground in front of trees
The Signs of Heat Stress in Poultry and Small Ruminant Animals – Tips for Keeping Your Animals Cool

Published - July 16, 2025

Budgeting Tips for the Season. Mason Jar with coins and plant growing out of top of glass.
5 Budgeting Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Published - July 14, 2025

Night in Park
How to Protect Nocturnal Pollinators From Light Pollution in Your Community

Published - July 10, 2025

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10 Tips for Saving on Your Grocery Budget

Published - July 1, 2025

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Cooperative Extension Helps County Residents Address Grand Challenges: Orange County Center Annual Report 2024

Published - June 26, 2025

hurricane approaching
Get Ready: Tips for Hurricane Season Preparedness

Published - June 25, 2025

MANAGING WILDLIFE WITH FIRE banner; raptor, prescribed burn, deer; NC State Extension
Managing Wildlife With Fire: Information Session

Published - June 16, 2025

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