New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
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NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Local Food in the Time of Coronavirus
The past several days brought worsening news about the coronavirus adding disruptions to daily life. It looks like this …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, Don't Gain! Holiday Challenge
November 18 through December 31, 2019: Holiday season is upon us, and many people want to stay as healthy as …
Food Safety / Savvy Shopping / Crockpot Cooking Tuesdays
November 12 & 19, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Martin County Center Family and Consumer Science Area …
Food Safety / Savvy Shopping/ Crockpot Cooking
Mondays November 18 & 25, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. North Carolina State Cooperative Extension, Bertie County Center Family and Consumer Science …
Preparing Your Home and Family for Potential Disasters
— Written By Julie Hayworth-Perman (13 hours ago) Preparing for disaster is seldom top of mind, but as many North …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
As Power Returns - Is Your Refrigerated Food Safe?
As power is being restored to many areas, it is important to know if your refrigerated food is still …
Flood Safety and Recovery Information
With heavy rains from Hurricane Matthew, flooding is a major concern across much of North Carolina. This flooding will …
Resources for Storm Damage Recovery for Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can be devastating to family farms and forests. In the event a landowner experiences damage to their forest, …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden, Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview-East Chapel Hill HS Pollinator Garden
Three students at East Chapel Hill High School, Brooke, Julia and Danielle, and Environmental Science Teacher, Mr. Edward Kaybay, …
USDA Publication: U.S. Households' Demand for Convenience Foods
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the …
USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week
USDA has just released a new publication that highlights interesting facts about where (grocery stores and eating places were …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden - EMGV Radio: How to Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Durham County?
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener℠ Radio Show and Podcast How to Become an Extension Gardener Volunteer in Durham County. What …
Healthy Home Solutions
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be the source of or a contributing factor to …
Spring PrepareAthon: Focus on Tornado Preparedness
In April of 2011, North Carolina experienced its largest tornado out break ever. Spring is a time when there …
Nutrition Decisions Webinar Series
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