Orange County Cooperative Extension

06/10/2026

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..

06/10/2026

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).

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06/10/2026

Welcome to the team, Grace!

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

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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…

06/09/2026

The Teddy Bear Picnic will be held on Friday, June 26th from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM at the Dorothy M. Johnson Community Center. This free family event is designed especially for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers.
Families can enjoy:
Fun, hands-on activities
Food and entertainment
Opportunities to connect with helpful early childhood resources

This is a great opportunity for families in our community to engage, learn, and connect in a welcoming and playful environment.

06/08/2026

The North Carolina Cattlemen's Association will host a town hall meeting on June 9th at 3:00 PM to discuss the state of the New World Screwworm situation. To attend, please follow the link below to join the zoom meeting.

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06/08/2026

The Orange County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension is pleased to welcome Lian Rothschild as our new Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, effective June 1.

Lian is a longtime 4-H alumna from Maryland who truly understands the power of 4-H to "make the best better" and inspire kids to "learn by doing." Growing up in the program, her projects spanned everything from livestock to fashion r***e to public speaking.

Lian brings over 15 years of experience as a teacher and coordinator to our team. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Education and Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Theatrical Properties Direction from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

"As a proud 4-H alumna, I am excited to join the Orange County 4-H Program just in time for summer camp season," says Lian. "I am extremely passionate about providing opportunities through youth programming, and I look forward to putting my 15+ years of public education experience into service alongside our members and volunteers as we make our best better, together."

"Lian is the right leader to move Orange County 4-H to the next level," says Jonathon Smith, Orange County Extension Director. "Her experience as a 4-H'er, her wide-reaching project interests, her passion for education, and her leadership skills will help strengthen our clubs, summer camps, community outreach, and overall impact on youth and families. I believe our many 4-H volunteers, parents, and supporters will enjoy working with Lian and Dr. Kathleen Rogers to provide programs and activities that are responsive to the needs of our local youth."

Please join us in giving Lian a warm welcome! You can reach her by email at [email protected] or by phone at 919-245-2069.

Welcome, Lian!

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06/08/2026

School’s out for summer, but healthy meals shouldn't stop! ☀️ We know finding nutritious food during the summer months can be a challenge for many families.

That's why we are working with Orange County's school systems and other community partners to promote summer feeding programs across the County and help ensure families know what resources they can turn to for support. Visit our website to view a list of locations and dates. We are updating our website as announcements are made. So please check back regularly.

We also encourage all eligible families to consider applying for Sun Bucks. SUN Bucks is a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides grocery-buying benefits in a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child on a debit-like card that can be used to buy nutritious food during the summer months when schools are out.

Visit https://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/foodsecurity/youth-summer-feeding-programs/ for more information.

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Summer can be a challenging time for many youth and families when children may not have consistent access to healthy meals like they usually would during the school day. The following resources are…

06/04/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious damage to livestock and economic losses.

The affected animal is a 3-week-old calf and larvae were identified in its umbilical area. Please use the links in comments to learn more.

The action plan includes:

Forming a unified Incident Command Team with the Texas Animal Health Commission and deploying response personnel to the area;

Establishing a 20 km infested zone around the detection and implementing quarantines, movement controls, and surveillance in this area;

Expediting targeted release of sterile NWS flies by immediately deploying ground release chambers in the area, in addition to the 4 million sterile flies per week already being released aerially in the area;

Increasing trapping for NWS flies along the border and just outside of the dispersal area;

Implementing NWS surveillance and management strategies in wildlife; and

Conducting targeted outreach in the local area.

*If you suspect a case of New World Screwworm in North Carolina

call NCDA&CS Veterinary Division at (919) 707-3250

06/04/2026

We’re so excited to be partnering with Wegmans in Chapel Hill for the third year in a row as a Fill the Bus campaign recipient! From now through June 17, you can donate $3, $5, or any amount to PORCH right at checkout. When school is out, many families lose reliable access to meals—so your support goes a long way in helping us provide fresh, nutritious food all summer long.

06/03/2026

Stretching your SNAP benefits doesn’t have to be a struggle! 🛒

With a few smart moves, you can fill your cart with healthy, delicious meals without breaking the bank. Here are 3 quick tips for your next grocery run:

🍲Go for store brands: Skip the big names and reach for the "generic" or store-brand versions. They usually have the exact same ingredients but cost way less.

🫘Buy staples in bulk: Stock up on rice, dried beans, and oats. They are filling, shelf-stable and cost much less per serving than pre-packaged meals.

📱Download Store Apps: Clip digital coupons before you go and check the weekly circulars to plan your meals around what’s on sale.

To learn more about the SNAP program, visit the morefood.org website or call the More In My Basket team toll-free at 1-855-240-1451.

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¡Estirar tus beneficios de SNAP no tiene por qué ser un problema! 🛒

Con unos pocos pasos inteligentes, puedes llenar tu carrito con comidas saludables y deliciosas sin gastar una fortuna. Aquí tienes 3 consejos rápidos para tu próxima compra de alimentos:

🍲Elige marcas de tienda: Evita las grandes marcas y opta por las versiones "genéricas" o de marca de tienda. Normalmente tienen exactamente los mismos ingredientes pero cuestan mucho menos.

🫘Compra productos básicos al por mayor: comprar arroz en cantidad, frijoles secos y avena. Son saciantes, se conservan bien y cuestan mucho menos por ración que las comidas preenvasadas.

📱Descarga aplicaciones de la tienda: Recorta cupones digitales antes de ir y consulta los boletos semanales para planificar tus comidas en función de lo que hay en oferta.

Para saber más sobre el programa SNAP, visita la página web de morefood.org o llama gratis al equipo de Más En Mi Canasta al 1-855-240-1451.

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