From More In My Basket During hurricane season, power outages and flooding can threaten your food supply—but good storage practices can help protect it. Whether your food is fresh, frozen, or shelf-stable, where and how you store it makes a big difference during an emergency. This guide walks you through simple ways to keep your food ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
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 diversify their operations. Topics such as livestock markets and direct-to-consumer strategies will be discussed, and producers will be there to share their experiences. Follow the link for more ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
Join the Citizen Science Project:Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2025Friday and Saturday August 22 & 23, 2025For more information follow the linkGreat Southeast Pollinat … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
The Central Region 4-H Shooting Sports competition was held on Saturday, August 16th at Millstone 4-H Center and John F Lentz Hunted Education Complex in Ellerbe, NC. The Back … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
La devastación que ocurrió el año pasado en el oeste de Carolina del Norte a causa del Huracán Helene es un recordatorio de la fuerza que tienen estos eventos no importa cuán lejos estemos de la costa. La temporada de huracanes comienza cada año el 1 de junio y termina el 30 de noviembre. Los ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
National Farmers’ Market Week, celebrated from August 3-9, brought communities together across the nation, and Orange County was no exception. As the County Extension Di … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
For the past two months, 4-H members from Orange and Durham have been working with a set of six jersey calves in preparation for the Central Carolina District Dairy Show in Raleigh, North Carolina. Youth began working with their calves on June 10th and met twice each week, apart for a couple times due to ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
From More In My Basket Our North Carolina communities are resilient, and as hurricane season ramps up, it’s important to equip ourselves with tools that support financial stability and peace of mind. . Here are five thoughtful budgeting tips to help you reduce storm-related financial stress. Tip 1: Build an emergency fund Creating a dedicated emergency fund is ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
From More In My BasketAs we continue through hurricane season in North Carolina, it is crucial to have supplies ready for power outages or if you need to leave your home. Havi … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Authored by Karissa Scott, NC State Extension Summer Intern and Graduate Student at NC State UniversitySummertime can be challenging for livestock and poultry, particularly in … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
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 to livestock health, and can even result in mortality. What are Nitrates? Nitrates are chemical compounds composed of nitrogen and oxygen, and can be ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
What does a child exhibiting a steer at the Central Piedmont Junior Livestock Show have to do with a pond owner asking for assistance to control weeds in their pond? What does a restaurant manager learning food safety skills at a Safe Plates course have to do with a new landowner seeking advice ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
The following article was authored by Jordan Forbis, NC A&T State University Extension Summer Intern with the Orange County CenterGrowing up in a rural neighborhood in Gra … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
We have all heard advice on how to save as much as possible on your food budget from family, friends and even strangers online. You may have come across advice such as plannin … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Interested in becoming a Master GardenerVolunteer?Want to sharegardening knowledge with others?Want to learn more about plants, disease, insects, etc.?Want to meetother garden … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Although Orange County is about three and a half hours from the coast, last year’s experience with Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina is a reminder of how our li … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Come out to Bonnie B. Davis Ag Center to learn about managing wildlife with fire. Meet some of Triangle Prescribed Burn Association members.This session is opened to the publi … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Greensboro, N.C. NC A&T State University Extension announced that Jordan Forbis is completing an Extension internship this summer with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Ora … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Raleigh, N.C. NC State Extension announced that Karissa Scott is completing an Extension internship this summer with the Orange County Center.An Extension summer intern works … Continue Reading| Orange County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Summer has arrived and it comes bearing great news! If you and your family are looking for ways to stretch your food budget, you will be glad to know that there are multiple options available, especially if you already receive SNAP benefits in North Carolina. SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and is more ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
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 damage has been done and after pesticides are no longer effective. Although they are active in the fall, understanding when and what to look for ...| orange.ces.ncsu.edu
