Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing
Join Dr. Megan Doblin-MacNab for Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing, Wednesday April 8 at 10 a.m. https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/176814398 Staying at home …
Health & 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.
Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety While Social Distancing
Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. for Balancing Life: …
Minimizing Risk While Grocery Store Shopping
Wondering how to minimize risk while shopping? Check out these new videos in English and Spanish on how to …
Washing Produce During COVID-19
With the concern about COVID-19, many are questioning how to wash produce. Washing produce is always a good idea. …
2020 Piedmont Regional Goat & Sheep Conference NOW Webinar Series
Join us online from the comfort of your home as we take our originally planned conference schedule and move …
Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags
Do you use reusable grocery bags? Are they safe to use during this COVID-19 pandemic? As of this posting, …
Shopping for Fruits and Vegetables
When you have the luxury of going to the store often, shopping for fruits and vegetables is not that …
V Pesticide Credits Offered Online!
N.C Cooperative Extension, LINCOLN COUNTY CENTER / AG ED PROGRAM Online “V” recertification pesticide credits! We obtained permission to give the “V” …
Five Essential Rules of Cooking
5 Essential Rules of Cooking Have a good knife and cutting board. Having 1 or 2 good knives is important. …
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 …
Soil Testing Delays
To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community, public access to the Eaddy Building has been restricted …
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 …
New! Covid-19 Resources and Information
https://covid19.ces.ncsu.edu/ COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play and parent, to how we learn, shop …
Hive Inspection on Facebook Live 3 P.M. TODAY!
Join County Extension Director Bill Skelton and N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Bee Inspector Lewis Cauble as …
Agronomic Division Labs Accepting Limited Samples Due to COVID-19
Please share with growers who submit samples to the Agronomic Division’s Labs. To help limit the spread of COVID-19 in …
NC 4-H YouTube Channel
Looking for great learning experiences for your youth? Take a look at our NC 4-H YouTube Channel! New videos …
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 …
Resources for Combating Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19
Resources for combating stress and anxiety in family life during COVID-19. See the PDF for clickable links. COVID-19 Additional Resources Handout …
COVID-19 Resources Shared From Cleveland County Family & Consumer Sciences
1. COVID-19 Preventive Measures – Clean Your Hands Often. https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Handwashing_COVID-19_Social-Media-Image_031520-2.png 2. COVID-19 Resources for Families – Message from Dr. Sarah …
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Good Agricultural Practices for the Production and Handling of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Blueberry
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