NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Home & Family
Getting Started: Stocking A Basic Pantry
Spending more time in the kitchen than usual? Making more meals at home and need to know more about …
Making Grain Bowls With Chef Ellen Clevenger-Firley
Social distancing has lead many families to prepare more meals at home. Why not try something new during this …
Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19
Work as usual? Probably not. This is a whole new time and we are all working toward a new …
COVID-19 Resources for Parents
This is a compilation of resources for parents to help with transitions related to the coronavirus pandemic. You will …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is of concern across North Carolina, the country, and the globe. To learn ways to keep you …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
4-H February Newsletter
Please check out what’s happening in February 2020 and mark your calendar for upcoming events. 4-H Newsletter_February …
Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
National Radon Action Month - January 2020
January is National Radon Action Month and as a part of this educational campaign, EPA encourages you to learn about …
4-H January Newsletter
There is a lot going on to start off the new year. Volunteers and youth, please remember to update …
4-H Exchange Program
Are you interested in hosting an exchange student or adult chaperone this summer? VISIT the N.C. 4-H website for more …
4-H Winter Enrichment
Saturday, January 11, 2020 Load van: 8:30–8:45 a.m., return around 5 p.m. Registration Cost: $20 Registration Deadline: January 3 …
HomeGrown: Short Video Answers From NC State Extension
From Timely Tips to the Latest Discoveries At Homegrown you will find nutritious seasonal recipes, gardening tips and information on …
Hands to Larger Service
Richmond County 4-H is a youth development program designed to help kids between the ages of 5 and 18 …
Merry and Bright Holiday Shopping
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
Empowering Youth and Families
Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) is planned to begin November 4, 2019 at the Extension office. Dinner will …
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