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Three black cows grazing in a green pasture, each wearing a yellow ear tag.

Orange & Durham Cattlemen's Association

The Orange & Durham Cattlemen's Association consists of local cattle producers that meet throughout the year to fellowship and hear from industry professionals. Each meeting begins with a meal and…

Oak tree with birds, squirrels, raccoons; sign: "Let's talk GARDENING Native Keystones" tag "2026"

Extension Master Gardener (Sm) Orange County Calendars for Sale

Calendar order flyer_2026 The 2026 calendar from Orange County's Master Gardener volunteers is now on sale—and it makes a perfect gift! Beautiful cover art and stunning garden photos bring native…

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Rabies and Livestock

Rabies has always been a concern for humans for thousands of years. The first description of symptoms of rabies was written as early as 2300 B.C., but it was until the late nineteenth century that a…

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Small Ruminant Marketing Workshop

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Orange and Durham County Centers are partnering with N.C. Choices to host a workshop to cover different marketing strategies small ruminant producers can utilize to…

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Citizen Science Project: Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025

Join the Citizen Science Project: Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025Friday and Saturday August 22 & 23, 2025For more information follow the link Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025

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Understanding Aflatoxins and Nitrates in Forage Samples

When it comes to forages and taking forage samples, nutritional values are not the only data points that livestock owners should be aware of. Compounds like nitrates and aflatoxins can be detrimental…

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The Signs of Heat Stress in Poultry and Small Ruminant Animals – Tips for Keeping Your Animals Cool

Authored by Karissa Scott, NC State Extension Summer Intern and Graduate Student at NC State University Summertime can be challenging for livestock and poultry, particularly in North Carolina.…

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Getting Ahead of Fall Armyworms

Last fall, some Orange County producers experienced damage from fall armyworms. This small pest can cause substantial damage to pasture, hay fields, and lawns. Most people notice armyworms after the…

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Livestock Conflicts With Wildlife

The News of Orange recently published a story about the town of Hillsborough’s ban of feeding wildlife. All species are included in the new rule (apart from songbirds and pollinators), but the…

Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center. Photo Courtesy of North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences

The Case for Livestock Necropsy

As livestock owners, the last thing we want is to lose an animal unexpectedly, but it will happen if you own livestock long enough. Some causes of mortality, such as predation, can be easily…