EMG volunteers of Durham County teach local gardeners about ergonomic gardening tools at the demonstration garden

Planting Seeds for the Future: The Power of Giving

Published - April 29, 2026 Read
EMG volunteers of Durham County with healthy plants they grew smile and welcome the public to learn about sustainable gardening.

Earth Day is Everyday: Learn How Master Gardener Volunteers Are Growing Greener Communities

Published - April 17, 2026 Read
Person placing a plant label among potted seedlings on a table

Spring Plant Sales Support EMG Volunteer Service

Published - February 17, 2026 Read

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Impact Report Showcases How Volunteer Contributions Grow the Plant Toolbox

Published - April 20, 2026

Master Gardener volunteers surrounded by blooming plants engage with community members during a tour of the demonstration garden at the Extension center in Durham County.
National Volunteer Week: Celebrating Extension Master Gardener Volunteers!

Published - April 20, 2026

An EMG volunteer of Durham County presents on pruning in front of a presentation screen that shows the gardening tool in front of a classroom of volunteers who are focused on learning.
2025 Annual Report Spotlights Volunteers' Commitment to Growth through Continuing Ed

Published - April 13, 2026

A Durham community member counts pollinators and records the number counted in a verdant demonstration garden for the 2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census .
See How Pollinator Census Participation Makes a Difference in the 2025 Annual Report

Published - April 6, 2026

A close-up photo of seedlings of kale & mustard growing together and ready for harvest.
Microgreens for Macro-Satisfaction

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Extension Gardener
A woman in a green Master Gardener apron points to yellow blossoms during a garden tour.
Annual Report Explores Our Volunteers' Growing Impact Across North Carolina

Published - April 3, 2026

Gardening experts install plants at Cooperative Extension.
April is Global Volunteer Month: Shining a Light on the Volunteers Who Inspire Us!

Published - April 1, 2026

John Bowen, a smiling older man, is pictured surrounded by healthy plants he has propagated.
Growing Impact: Meet John Bowen

Published - March 18, 2026

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Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.
Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Published - May 8, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
close up of a tobacco plant with necrotic tissue due to TSW disease
Thrips Flight and TSWV Risk Assessment Report – May 7, 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Tobacco Growers Information
Peanut plants on May 7 after planting on April 16
Peanut Stands After Early Planting Peanut Notes No. 65 2026

Published - May 7, 2026

From: Peanut
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
Forsyth County top scoring Senior Division WHEP Team (L-R): John Tyler, Lucy Mehaffey, Calloway Mehaffey, and Maggie Mehaffey.
Record Number of Youth Test Their Wildlife Knowledge

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Extension Forestry
stack of rolled sod
2026 Sod Growers Survey

Published - May 5, 2026

From: TurfFiles
Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) a black and white mosquito biting a person.
Mosquitos Are Back . . .

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Gardening
Judging Practice
NC Skillathon & Livestock Judging Clinics

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Youth Livestock Program
Fire blight in an apple tree
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 3, 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
Peanut seedling that has recently emerged
One-Two Punch for Thrips Suppression Peanut Notes No. 64 2026

Published - May 5, 2026

From: Peanut
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