Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 48)
Managing Flooded Landscapes Horticulture at Home Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent Rain rain, go away, come again another day. We’ve been in …
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.
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 47)
4-Hers Create Valentine’s Day Cards for Local Nursing Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent The four H’s of 4-H are head, heart, …
Take Control Virtual Program
CLICK TO REGISTER By, Mary Morris, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County announces the Take Control …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 46)
Blackberries for the Home Garden Horticulture at Home Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent Small fruits are popular additions to the home garden. …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 45)
FAQ: Lichen Horticulture at Home Katy Shook, Area Horticulture Agent One of the most frequently asked questions we receive at the Ask …
The Art of Bread-Making
The Chowan County 4-H and FCS Agents are excited to be offering a two-part (virtual) bread-making series! Youth will …
Steps to Health Reaches Out Virtually in 2020
Steps to Health is NC State University’s SNAP-Ed program. We empower youth, adults, and communities through evidence-based nutrition programs …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 44)
4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Written by: Liz Driscoll, NC State Extension 4-H Specialist Splendiferous Seeds Sprouting seeds is …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 43)
4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Create a Time Capsule Taken from: Julia’s Table Kids in the Kitchen WHAT YOU …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 42)
4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent 10 Minute Stress Busters Taken from: 4-H Healthy Living Guide When life gets stressful, …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 40)
4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum 4-H Agent Hot Chocolate Board Are you a hot chocolate lover? Hot chocolate is one of my …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 39)
4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Tea-light Snowmen (Activity from the 4-H Holiday Activity Guide) Light up a neighbor or friend’s …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 38)
4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Holiday Baking and Cookie Decorating Holiday baking and cookie decorating are common traditions in many …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 37)
4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Star Weaving Ornaments With Christmas right around the corner, now is the time to start …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 36)
4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Thanksgiving Leaves Thanksgiving is a very special holiday; an entire day devoted to spending time …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
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Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
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Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
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This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
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Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
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Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20