Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
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Go Med for the Holidays!
More Instructors. More Social Interaction. More Tools. You asked! We listened! Med Instead of Meds will return this Fall-bigger and better! …
Free Online Nutrition Classes
Looking for new, easy low-cost recipes and ways to save money on food? Join us as we learn, laugh, …
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 …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
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Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
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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 …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Med Instead of Meds Online Class
New class series begins Wednesday, May 6, 2020! Join the class waiting list below. Are you interested in learning how to …
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 …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Free Online Gardening Classes - Know to Grow Series
We are happy to present to you our Know to Grow – Online garden class series. We will be …
Free Online Adult Nutrition Classes
Learn about food and nutrition education from the comfort of your home. Online classes are now available in English …
Midday Positivity Mental Wellness Series
APRIL 16, 2020 | Managing Stress During Stay-At-Home Join us as we explore practical tips that you can apply today …
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 …
Fermentology Mini-Seminars
Interested in fermentology? Join the experts for a series of short talks about the culture, history, and science behind …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety While Social Distancing
Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. for Balancing …
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