Cooperative Extension

What We Do

NC Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center creates opportunities for lifelong learning and connects residents with resources that help improve quality of life. We are part of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, an educational partnership between counties and our land grant universities—NC State and NC A&T—and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The mission of Cooperative Extension is to partner with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolinians.

Specifically at the Durham County Cooperative Extension, we provide research-based education and other services to the community, through workshops and trainings, as well as customized education based on community needs and interests. Our programs are free or low-cost.

Our Programs & Services

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Agriculture & Farms

There are over 300 farms in Durham County. Whether it’s on one hundred acres or half an acre, Durham farmers grow everything from livestock to micro-greens to cut flowers, and everything in-between. Find information and resources about the following topics here: Small Farms & Local Foods, the Mobile Poultry Processing Unit, and Farm Campus

Community Capacity Building

N.C. Cooperative Extension of Durham County is proud to host several initiatives and programs that extend across County Government departments to encourage strategic collaboration and community involvement. Click here to find more information about: Early Childhood Programming, Food Security, and New American resources.

Families, Children & Youth

Learn more about training, resources, and programs for everyone in your family! Click here to find more information about the following programs: Community Engagement, Parent & Family Advocacy & Support Training, Welcome Baby programs, Giving Closet, 4-H, and Kids Voting.

Food & Nutrition

Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts. Click here to find out more about the following programs: Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Extension Master Food volunteer program, and Family & Consumer Sciences.

Horticulture & Gardening

Connecting people to horticulture through science-based education and outreach that empowers North Carolinians to cultivate healthy plants, landscapes, ecosystems, and communities. Click here to learn more about the following programs: Briggs Community Garden, Extension Master Gardener volunteers, Extension Master Naturalist program, Soil Samples, and Tree Keepers.

Volunteering

There are extensive volunteer opportunities at Extension; from one-time projects to year-long certification programs, we have something for everyone. Click here to learn more and apply!

#BriggsCommunityGarden

Join us in the Community garden

Every Friday, 8:30-11am, and Saturday 8-11am Briggs Community Garden is open for anyone wanting to join. No experiece required, and no need to RSVP just come on by! Wear sunscreen and a hat and comfortable close toed shoes. Contact Cheralyn Berry at cberry@dconc.gov Cell Phone: 919-406-4606 (texting is preferred) for more information.

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