The Pork to Pantry Project: Help Stock Orange County Pantries With Local Protein
In Orange County, Feeding America estimates that 13% of our neighbors struggle with food insecurity. We are lucky to …
Jonathon Smith
County Extension Director and Extension Agent, Agriculture- Food Security Orange County Centerjonathon_smith@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 1020 US Hwy 70 West, Suite 130
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Mailing Address: PO Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Job Description Provide administrative leadership for the Orange County Cooperative Extension team. Lead local programs focused on strengthening the local food system and eliminating food insecurity in Orange County.
Recent Posts by Jonathon Smith
Orange County Cooperative Extension Blueberry Plant Sale
Orange County Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Orange County 4-H clubs, will be taking orders for blueberry plants from …
Using SNAP Online
From More In My Basket In the past few months, you may have heard about the SNAP program. It stands …
Venue Change for the Orange County Ag Summit
Due to ongoing construction at the Cedar Grove Community Center, the 2026 Orange County Agricultural Summit has been relocated …
Orange County High School Students Encouraged to Participate in Global Food Security Project
The North Carolina Youth Institute (NCYI), hosted at NC State University, is a transformative, free educational experience for motivated high school students …
Shopping Better to Eat Healthier
From More In My Basket Nowadays, knowing how to shop for the right products at the grocery store can be …
How to Store In-Season Produce
From More In My Basket Taking time from your busy week to plan your next shopping trip is important. Making …
Orange County 4-H Receives Grant From AgSouth Farm Credit
STATESVILLE, NC – Orange County 4-H was selected as a recipient of the 2025-2026 AgSouth Growing Our Communities Grant. …