News From Wake County Center

4-H water tower
Join the 4-H Alumni Association!

Published - July 29, 2026

Student panel presenting to a student audience at Wake Tech. Spark Expo 2024.
2026 4-H Spark Expo

Published - July 20, 2026

Image of beef cattle.
Wake County Cattlemen’s Quarterly Meeting

Published - July 20, 2026

a tractor spraying pesticides on a field
Raleigh Pesticide Safety School

Published - July 16, 2026

Image of beef cattle.
Wake County Livestock Newsletter (July 2026)

Published - July 13, 2026

The image shows the plant A.tuberosa, butterfly milkweed. It has several bright orange blooms.
Falls Lake Dam Demo Garden

Published - June 12, 2026

Purple Flowers
New Horticulture Articles From NC State Extension!

Published - May 11, 2026

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2026 McInnes Scholarship Award Recipient

Published - April 29, 2026

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Congratulations, Wake County 4-H Award Winners!

Published - April 28, 2026

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Citizen Science Program Needs Your Help Observing the Weather!

Published - April 22, 2026

A mother sheep and her lamb.
April Wake County Livestock Newsletter

Published - April 15, 2026

A flock of sheep standing or sitting in a field.
Sheep & Goat 101: From Pasture to Possibility

Published - April 15, 2026

Booth for "Successful Gardener" with staff advising visitors at an indoor fair
Where to Find the NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers this Spring!

Published - March 26, 2026

Image of beef cattle.
Wake County Cattlemen’s Interest Meeting & Listening Session

Published - March 25, 2026

Four children standing in front of a gold backdrop and green balloons; center girl holds a 4‑H award plaque.
From Presentations to Celebrations: Your 4-H Moment Awaits!

Published - January 12, 2026

USDA announces January 15 national batching deadline for major NRCS conservation programs
NRCS Conservation Program Updates for NC Farmers

Published - January 4, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors in Wake County: Due March 25th

Published - December 10, 2025

Child holding a heifer in a barn; text "4-H Dairy Heifer Program 2026 CALENDAR"
4-H Dairy Heifer Program Calendar Fundraiser

Published - November 13, 2025

From: Dairy
cows feeding in pasture
November/December Wake Co. Livestock Newsletter

Published - November 11, 2025

Blue North Carolina with "KIDS CAN VOTE TOO!" text; NC State Extension and Kids Voting NC logos
Kids Can Vote Too! Hands-on Civic Engagement Events for Youth

Published - October 23, 2025

NC State Extension tobacco research helping tobacco farmers cash crop
NC State Extension Helps Tobacco Growers 

Published - October 13, 2025

From: NC State Extension
cows feeding in pasture
Sept/Oct Wake Co. Livestock Newsletter

Published - September 23, 2025

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Info Sessions for the 2026 Extension Master Gardener Program!

Published - September 11, 2025

Young cabbage plants in rows partially submerged by floodwater
Disaster Risk Management Training for Farmers

Published - August 29, 2025

From: Durham County Center
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Articles Created by the Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Wake County!

Published - July 17, 2025

cows feeding in pasture
July/August Livestock Newsletter

Published - July 1, 2025

2025 5-County Beef Tour flyer, with date, time, location and registration info. image of cattle and field landscape
2025 5-County Beef Tour

Published - June 30, 2025

From: Franklin County Center
Group of people at riverbank collecting and examining aquatic samples
Apply for the 2026 Master Naturalist Program

Published - June 18, 2025

Green four-leaf clover pin with a gold H on each leaf
Celebrating Excellence: Wake County 4-H Annual Awards Ceremony Recap

Published - June 1, 2025

JUNE NATIONAL HUNGER AWARENESS MONTH text with grocery bag and apple icon on purple background
Wake County Teens Lead Hunger Awareness Event at Green Road Library

Published - May 17, 2025

Hands logo above skyline; Nat'l Urban Extension Leaders Conference; May 6-8, 2025, Durham NC
NC Hosts National Urban Extension Leaders Regional Conference May 6-8

Published - April 11, 2025

From: Durham County Center
NC State Extension water resources water quality stream bank repair
Creating a Ripple Effect: NC State Extension Helps Save Streams

Published - April 9, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Logo with blue water-drop motifs and text "ONE WATER WAKE COUNTY"
Make a Splash: Share Your Input on the One Water Plan Today!

Published - April 7, 2025

NC State Extension "Successful Gardener" booth with "Grasses" display and pamphlets.
Ask Us Your Gardening Questions at the 2025 Fall Southern Ideal Home Show!

Published - March 19, 2025

Young Black Farmer with plants
USDA Outreach Meeting for Underserved Farmers and Landowners Tuesday January 28th

Published - January 15, 2025

From: Durham County Center
Text "Ready Garden Grow: An Introduction to Vegetable Gardening"; gardening tools, pots, carrot
Ready-Garden-Grow 2026 Schedule!

Published - January 3, 2025

NC youth institute is Friday, April 11, 2025
Be a Hunger Hero: 2025 North Carolina Youth Institute

Published - October 20, 2024

From: Grow For It
Teens by red TEDx letters; Call for Speakers & Performers; Theme: Stories Beyond Boundaries
Boost Your College Resume: Youth Leadership Opportunity to Share Stories Beyond Boundaries

Published - October 9, 2024

People at a table and a poster reading "WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH" — Oct 5, 11AM-1PM, Lake Crabtree
Need Weekend Plans in the Triangle? Join the 4th Annual Walk for Mental Health at Lake Crabtree: A Free, Family-Friendly Event for all!

Published - September 10, 2024

Several students leaning over a bench filling out papers outdoors
Teens, Make a Difference at the 4th Annual Youth Food Security Summit

Published - September 3, 2024

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