Orange County Cooperative Extension

10/08/2026

Deck the halls with fresh greenery from the NC Mountains this winter! We have wreaths and garland that you will love! Place your order online by October 26. https://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/news/2026-orange-county-holiday-greenery-sale/

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As we look to the upcoming holidays, we are pleased to share with you our Orange County Cooperative Extension Holiday Greenery Sale featuring wreaths and garland from Pardue Tree Farm & Nursery…

10/08/2026

Orange County Cooperative Extension phones lines are down! Please email staff if you have questions. We will update our page when the lines are back up. We apologize for the inconvenience. You may visit https://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/ for a list of our staff and their email addresses.

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

10/07/2026

Have you ever heard about the SNAP program? SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and was previously known as “food stamps.” It can also be called FNS (Food and Nutrition Services) in North Carolina.

SNAP is available for low-income families who meet the gross monthly income allotment for each household size. To learn more about how to apply for SNAP and submit an application, go to dhhs.nc.gov and search for "Apply for SNAP."

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10/07/2026

We need to hear from Orange County farmers about what you want to see and learn at the 2027 Ag Summit coming up this February. Complete the survey by October 30 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea-QA_rGIz5oupbadW61ceScwYhI2iyy9TUZd8_D7vIBGpHw/viewform

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10/07/2026

Farmers and interested community members gathered on Tuesday to talk agritourism with NC State Tourism Extension and NC Farm School specialists! Participants also heard from Orange County Planning & Inspections Director Cy Stober. So many good on-farm experiences happening now and coming in the future here in Orange County!

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10/06/2026

Order your greenery for the holidays from us! All greenery is coming fresh from the North Carolina Mountains!

Our 2026 Holiday Greenery Sale Officially Launches Today!

The holiday season is right around the corner! Decorate your home or business with live greenery from the North Carolina Mountains this year!

These products are from Pardue Tree Farm and Nursery in Sparta, North Carolina, a family-owned operation that has been around for over 40 years. Your purchase helps the Orange County Cooperative Extension team fund professional development and capacity building.

We have multiple styles of wreaths to choose from, and garland too! They will be absolutely beautiful this winter!

Place an order online at go.ncsu.edu/deckthehalls by October 26. We accept payments by cash, check, and card.

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10/05/2026

Orange County Government staff and community members conducted a record-setting food drive for , collecting nearly 3400 pounds of food! We distributed that food to the following pantries and partners countywide last week. Thank you for making a positive impact on hunger in Orange County!

Inter-Faith Council for Social Service
Orange Congregations in Mission
Carolina Cupboard: Community Food Pantry (and other UNC Chapel Hill Pantries)
Collaborative Churches of Efland Pantry (at Efland UMC)
PORCH Hillsborough
New Hope Elementary School Pantry
Central Elementary School Pantry
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Orange County Department of Social Services Pantry
RENA Community Center Pantry

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10/05/2026

Let’s put Orange County on the map in support of North Carolina 4-H!

$4 for 4-H starts today! 💚

From today until October 8, we’re challenging 4-H supporters to help turn North Carolina green.

Our goal: receive at least one gift connected to each of North Carolina’s 100 counties.

A gift starting at just $4 can put your county on the map while supporting opportunities for young people through NC 4-H.

Ready to turn your county green? Make your gift: go.ncsu.edu/4for4h

$4 for 4-H. Growing leaders, one gift at a time.

10/05/2026

Fall is here and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Whether you’re planning a meal for one or ten, it’s never too early to start preparing.

More In My Basket shares a few strategies that will help to keep the season joyous.

https://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/news/getting-ahead-of-the-holiday-meal-cost/

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From More In My BasketFall is here and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Whether you’re planning a meal for one or ten, it’s never too early to start preparing.Let’s look at a few strategies…

10/03/2026

As we finish up Food Waste Prevention Week, what steps are you taking to prevent waste at your home or business?