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Home & Family

Can Rural Revitalization Be a Benefit From COVID-19?

There doesn’t appear to be any segment of our society that has been left untouched by COVID-19. Since COVID-19 …

— 2 weeks ago, NC FarmLink

Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?

I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …

— 1 month ago, Food Safety

Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers

Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …

— 3 months ago, Gardening

Cover slide for presentation on Edibles for Early Child Care

Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers

Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …

— 3 months ago, Gardening

NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations

This announcement was updated Friday May 29th, 2020 from a previous version The NC State Plant Disease and Insect …

— 4 months ago, Extension Plant Pathology

Preschool Gardening Activity Guide

Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …

— 4 months ago, Gardening

That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200

If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …

— 4 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1

— 4 months ago, Extension Gardener

Have You Heard of Blackberry Winter?

The term “blackberry winter” might make you think of enjoying blackberry cobbler on a cold winter’s day. What it …

— 4 months ago

How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles

Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …

— 5 months ago, Food Safety

Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020

REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …

— 5 months ago, North Carolina 4-H

New Food Storage Infosheets

Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …

— 5 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting -- What's the Difference?

Confused about the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting? There are important distinction between each of these seemingly similar …

— 5 months ago, Healthy Homes

Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?

CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …

— 5 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

Fermentology Mini-Seminars

Interested in fermentology? Join the experts for a series of short talks about the culture, history, and science behind …

— 5 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings

Recent CDC guidance recommends wearing cloth face coverings when in public. These face coverings are NOT N-95 respirators or …

— 5 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen

During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. The CDC has specific …

— 5 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program

Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing

Join Dr. Megan Doblin-MacNab for Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. Register online Staying …

— 5 months ago, Family and Consumer Science Program