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Green cabbage plant with broad leaves growing in a garden bed among other foliage

Dig Deeper With Us!: Series Continues in 2026

Dig Deeper With Us! Join us for free monthly talks on gardening. Orange County Public Library, Southern Campus (Drakeford Complex, Carrboro:Sunday, Jan. 11, 2-3:30 p.m., Technology in the…

schedule for the next 6 months of Extension at Home sessions

Experience Extension at Home in 2026!

Our popular webinar series returns for 2026 with a fresh focus on helping you live well and stay informed. We’ve updated our schedule with new times to better fit your busy routine! Join the North…

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…

Food Waste going to compost bowl

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

From More In My BasketHave you ever found yourself throwing away food that is expired or can't be consumed? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), over one-third of available food in…

IFC Logo. Confronting Poverty, Building Community

Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Inter-Faith Council for Social Service

September is National Hunger Action Month. This month we are highlighting organizations in Orange County that are taking action to feed people, empower communities, and solve food insecurity. Our…

Volunteers at OCIM Food Pantry

Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Orange Congregations in Mission

September is National Hunger Action Month. This month we are highlighting organizations in Orange County that are taking action to feed people, empower communities, and solve food insecurity. Our…

Participants at a Heavenly Groceries Cooking Day in 2024

Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Heavenly Groceries

September is National Hunger Action Month. This month we are highlighting organizations in Orange County that are taking action to feed people, empower communities, and solve food insecurity. Our…

Child carrying platter of tomatoes

Cook Healthy, Eat Well: New Program Shares Kitchen Tools to Build a Healthier Community

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Orange County Center, in partnership with Cedar Grove and Rogers Road RENA Community Centers, is excited to launch a new Kitchen Equipment Borrowing Program. This free…

People selecting fruits and vegetables at an indoor community food pantry

Hunger Action Month Spotlight on PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro

September is National Hunger Action Month. This month we are highlighting organizations in Orange County that are taking action to feed people, empower communities, and solve food insecurity. The…

Volunteers delivering food to Meals on Wheels senior meals recipients at home.

Hunger Action Month Spotlight on Meals on Wheels Orange County, NC

September is National Hunger Action Month. This month we are highlighting organizations in Orange County that are taking action to feed people, empower communities, and solve food insecurity. Our…