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2026 McInnes Scholarship Award Recipient

Published - April 29, 2026

Green four-leaf clover pin with a gold H on each leaf

Congratulations, Wake County 4-H Award Winners!

Published - April 28, 2026

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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Sept/Oct Wake Co. Livestock Newsletter

Published - September 23, 2025

Info Sessions for the 2026 Extension Master Gardener Program!

Published - September 11, 2025

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Disaster Risk Management Training for Farmers

Published - August 29, 2025

From: Durham County Center

Purple Sage

Articles Created by the Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Wake County!

Published - July 17, 2025

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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

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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

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

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

Purple Flowers

New Horticulture Articles From NC State Extension!

Published - March 3, 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

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Teens, Make a Difference at the 4th Annual Youth Food Security Summit

Published - September 3, 2024

Three people in beekeeping suits inspecting honeycomb frames at a wooden hive

Summer 2024 Recap: Unforgettable Moments and Lifelong Memories!

Published - August 21, 2024

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wake County Center Launches SOUL CITY FRESH Farmers Markets and Support Child Care Programs

Published - July 22, 2024

A sign that reads, 'WaterWise Gardening, Wake County Master Gardeners, North Carolina Cooperative Extension' surrounded by a large New England Aster.

NC State Fairgrounds WaterWise Garden

Published - April 30, 2024

Lake Crabtree WaterWise Garden

Published - April 30, 2024

Crowder Park Prairie and Native Garden in Summer 2020.

Crowder Park Prairie and Native Plant Garden

Published - April 30, 2024

An outdoors bulletin board with information about bluebirds.

Make Room for Bluebirds!

Published - March 11, 2024

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