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Friday, September 5th, 2008

Extension Center Agriculture & Food Animal Agriculture Commercial Horticulture, Nursery, & Turf Farm Health & Safety Field Crops Food Safety & Processing Pest Management Community Environment Health & Nutrition Home & Family Lawn & Garden Youth & 4-H County Centers Durham County Government Cooperative Extension NC State NC A&T State STREET ADDRESS Durham County 721 Foster St Durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-0525 Phone (919) 560-0530 Fax Map & Mailing Information

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. Durham County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Durham County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone. More Featured Content »   Featured Content Disaster Preparedness Information North Carolina Cooperative Extension is a provider of research-based, educational materials to help individuals, families, communities and businesses. Each year, millions of people are affected by natural disasters and their consequences. This site has been produced to offer assistance in dealing with natural disasters. MORE Why Leaves Change Color Every year at this time we revel in the beauty of the trees, knowing well that it is only a fleeting pleasure. Before long the leaves will flutter away from their summer home and become a part of the rich carpet that covers the forest floor. Many people suppose that Jack Frost is responsible for the color change, but we know otherwise... MORE More Events »   Events Successful Gardener Seminar - Planning a Cutting Flower Garden    September 14th, 2008 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Durham, NC Learn from Durham County Master Gardeners Catherine Urich and Marty Warburton how to plan a cutting flower garden and use those plants to create stunning arrangements. ... MORE Backyard Composting    September 18th, 2008 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Durham, NC Dr. Rhonda Sherman, NCSU Professor in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department will present different methods of managing backyard waste - composting, vermicomposting. ... MORE More News »   News 10 Things Families can Do to Get Ready for the 2008 Election Posted August 18th, 2008 in Home & Family Great Tips from Kids Voting Durham--A Cooperative Extension Program... MORE Kids Voting Durham Wins Goodmon Award! Posted February 28th, 2008 in Community In December 2007, Kids Voting Durham / Durham Cooperative Extension with Kids Voting Wake Coordinator received the Goodmon Award for Community Partnerships. ... MORE

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