Orange County Cooperative Extension

Two 4-H local teams, the Orange County Cooking Bobcats and Cooking Pickles, took home State Silver Medals at the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge! 🥈🍳 We are so proud of these talented young chefs and their coach, Morgana Hover. Read the full story here:

Orange County 4-Hers Cook Up State Wins - Orange County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension Orange County 4-Hers are involved in a wide variety of activities, and cooking is a major favorite. For the past three years, a group of students from Eno River Academy has participated in the Dinah…

Ready to stop stressing about your spending? 💸 Join us for a fun, interactive session to grab some practical tips, take control of your cash, and build your financial confidence! Sign up today at https://go.ncsu.edu/money-skills

Getting help with groceries in North Carolina?

If you’re applying for SNAP, here’s what you need to know about the current monthly income limits (pre-tax) through September 2026:

👥 Household Size / Monthly Income Limit:
1 Person: $2,610
2 People: $3,526
3 People: $4,442
4 People: $5,360
5 people: $6,276
For each added family member: +$918

Eligibility is based on who you live and cook with! Remember, deductions for rent, utilities, and childcare can help you qualify even if you’re close to the limit. 🏠💡

Don't wait—apply today via ePASS (epass.nc.gov) or call the More In My Basket team toll-free at 1-855-240-1451.

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¿Conseguir ayuda con la compra en Carolina del Norte?

Si estás solicitando SNAP, esto es lo que necesitas saber sobre los límites mensuales actuales de ingresos (antes de impuestos) hasta septiembre de 2026:

👥 Tamaño del hogar / Límite mensual de ingresos:
1 persona: $2,610
2 personas: $3,526
3 personas: $4,442
4 personas: $5,360
5 personas: $6,276
Por cada miembro adicional de la familia: $ +918

¡La elegibilidad depende de con quién vivas y cocines! Recuerda, las deducciones por alquiler, servicios y cuidado infantil pueden ayudarte a calificar incluso si estás cerca del límite. 🏠💡

No esperes: solicita hoy mismo vía ePASS (epass.nc.gov) o llama gratis al equipo de Más En Mi Canasta al 1-855-240-1451.

OCNCGov Orange County Health Department, NC

High-protein bars, shakes, and snacks are everywhere right now—but are we focusing so much on protein that we're missing the bigger nutrition picture? 🥑 Find out what a truly balanced plate looks like in our latest article:

The Protein Craze: Are We Missing the Bigger Picture? - Orange County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension Author: Grace Erchul, N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension Intern Have you ever walked through the grocery store and noticed “high protein” labels on everything from granola bars to ice cream? Protein…

Follow the link below to learn about alternate feed sources for beef cattle during periods of drought.

Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle During Drought - NC Disaster Information Center | NC State Extension As our drought continues, so do worries about where the feed will come from to get cows through to better times. The drought of 2026 started in the fall of 2025, and there has been very little rain…

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is requesting hay and livestock producers to share how drought conditions have effected their hay crops and forage yields.

Please take a moment to fill out the attached survey:

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Never leave loose pills or liquid medicines out on a counter, table, or bedside. To a young child, pills can look like candy and liquid medicines can look like sugary drinks, so it’s important to keep them out of children’s reach and sight and in child-resistant containers until right before you take them. Safe Kids Orange County Insight Human Services Prevention-Orange County Orange Partnership for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth Orange County Department on Aging - OCDOA Orange County Cooperative Extension Orange County Public Library

Orange County 4-H has two open 4-H residential camp spots for July 26-31 at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center. Open spots are for females between the ages of 8 and 12 at the time of camp. The cost is $412 per child. Housing, meals, and transportation to and from Hillsborough are included.

If you are interested, contact Jonathon Smith at 919-245-2057..

If you are interested in applying for the SNAP/FNS program in North Carolina, you can contact the More In My Basket team. They offer toll free lines that you can call Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm.

Their team offers SNAP assistance in English, Spanish and Portuguese. More In My Basket can answer your questions about SNAP, run an eligibility screening and help you with the application over the phone. For other languages, your local Department of Social Services will provide language translation upon request.

Call More In My Basket today at 1-855-240-1451 (English and Portuguese) or 1-888-382-7105 (Spanish).

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Si estás interesado en solicitar el programa SNAP/FNS en Carolina del Norte, puedes contactar con el equipo de Más En Mi Canasta. Ofrecen líneas gratuitas que puedes llamar de lunes a viernes de 8 de la mañana a 17 horas.

Su equipo ofrece asistencia SNAP en inglés, español y portugués. Más En Mi Canasta puede responder a tus preguntas sobre SNAP, realizar una selección de elegibilidad y ayudarte con la solicitud por teléfono. Para otros idiomas, el Departamento de Servicios Sociales local proporcionará la traducción de idiomas si se solicita.

Llama hoy a Más En Mi Canasta al 1-855-240-1451 (inglés y portugués) o al 1-888-382-7105 (español).

OCNCGov Orange County Health Department, NC

Welcome to the team, Grace!

https://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/news/orange-county-partners-with-nc-at-state-university-to-host-summer-intern/

Cooperative Extension at A&T

Orange County Partners with NC A&T State University to Host Summer Intern - Orange County Center | N.C. Cooperative Extension Greensboro, N.C.- NC A&T State University Extension announced that Grace Erchul is completing an Extension internship this summer with the Orange County Center of North Carolina Cooperative…