Durham Extension

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season.

🌱 Help us prep for the Fall Plant Sale & FREE Seed Giveaway! Drop in to help package seeds—small task, big impact! 📍721 Foster St, Durham 🗓️ Aug 13 (10AM–4PM) & Aug 19 (2–7PM) ❄️ A/C + good vibes! #DurhamNC #Volunteer #CommunityGarden

Durham County Cooperative Extension will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We hope you have a safe and joyful holiday! 🎆 We’ll resume regular hours on Monday, July 7th.

Durham County Cooperative Extension will be closed Thurs, June 19 for Juneteenth. We’ll reopen Fri, June 20. La Extensión Cooperativa del Condado de Durham estará cerrada el jueves 19 de junio por el feriado de Juneteenth. Reabrimos el viernes 20.

Join us for World Hunger Day – Durham June 8 | 3–6 PM Durham Central Park Stronger Food Systems, Stronger Communities This is a day to raise awareness and honor the incredible organizations working to eliminate hunger in Durham.

The Durham County Cooperative Extension office will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th. Have a safe and reflective holiday.

Deadline extended to May 19 for NC farmers to apply for 2024 ag disaster aid! Eligible for crop, equipment & infrastructure losses statewide. Apply 👉 ncagr.gov/agdisaster Help 👉 1-866-645-9403 | M–F, 8–5 #NCFarmers #DisasterRelief #AgAssistance

You can save up on your food budget if you buy produce that is in season. For a full list of in-season produce in North Carolina, visit zurl.co/pXWK #SNAP #NC #produce

Don’t forget! You can use your SNAP/FNS benefits to buy seeds and grow your own food. If you want to know more about SNAP in North Carolina, visit zurl.co/3tR0. #SNAP #NC

Did you know? You can use your EBT card at grocery stores, convenience stores, and local farmers markets. Your benefits also add up every month. For more information about SNAP, visit zurl.co/YdFk or call the More In My Basket team (1-855-240-1451) #NC #EBT #SNAP

The Durham Cooperative Extension will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 21st. Let's take this day to honor Dr. King's legacy and commitment to justice, equality, and service. 🙌

The @DurhamExtension is hosting a FREE @USDA Outreach Meeting for underserved farmers & landowners Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m., led by The KKAC Organization - a farming organization focusing efforts on promoting land ownership for marginalized groups. Lunch will be provided. Parking is free in the parking lot & street near the building. The workshop will share essential resources to support farmers. Info🔗dconc.gov/Home/Component…

Did you know? College students may be eligible for SNAP/FNS in North Carolina. Find the requirements on the More In My Basket website by visiting zurl.co/4Azq or calling 1-855-240-1451 for more information. #mimb #SNAP #college

Happy Holidays from the Durham County Cooperative Extension Office! We're so grateful for our amazing community and the opportunity to serve you year-round. Wishing you joy, health, and prosperity this holiday season! #HappyHolidays #DurhamCommunity #ThankYou

If you or someone you know could benefit from applying for food stamps, contact the More In My Basket team. They offer phone assistance for individuals who live in North Carolina. You visit their website (zurl.co/rBLL) or call 1-855-240-1451. #SNAP #FNS #NC

Durham Cooperative Extension will be CLOSED, Nov. 28-29, for Thanksgiving. We'll reopen on Monday, Dec. 2. Extensión Cooperativa estará CERRADA el jueves y viernes, 28 y 29 de noviembre, por el Día de Acción de Gracias. 📷📷 Reabriremos el lunes, 2 de diciembre.

Happy Thanksgiving! For tips on how to use your SNAP/FNS benefits this holiday season, visit morefood.org #thanksgiving #SNAP @basket_more

Do you have questions about SNAP/FNS in North Carolina? Our team can help. Call us toll free at 1-855-240-1451. #SNAP #NC

Do you need to wash your turkey before cooking it? Spoiler alert: It can do more harm than good. 🦃 🎥 In this episode of Homegrown, our food safety expert breaks down the science behind why you should skip the rinse: ncst.at/5acw50Uf9AH