Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
Home & Family
FCS Impacts & Programs
Want to know what is going on with the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program over the next few …
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 …
Be Safe and Have What You Need to Evacuate
Is your family prepared to deal with a hurricane? Are you ready to evacuate quickly if needed? Now is …
FREE! Horticulture Classes Offered
Free horticulture classes are being offered beginning on September 13 and going through November 19, 2019. These classes will …
North Piedmont Farm School Extends Registration Deadline Until January 3, 2020
North Central Farm School Extends Deadline until January 3. Classes begin January 13, 2020. Registration and class fee must …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
Value-Added Dairy Conference, January 14-15, 2019!
Asheville, NC Download the conference brochure here. This conference will provide opportunities for dairy producers to learn more about on-farm processing …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
Forestry Field Day to Feature Legacy Planning, Chainsaw Safety, More
CANCELED Are you a forest landowner? Do you have questions about the legacy of your forestland? Would you like to …
Fraud Alert - Hurricane Home Cleanup
NC Emergency Management recently posted a message warning residents that individuals are posing as NCVOAD Crisis Cleanup representatives. NCVOAD …
Food Safety When the Power Is Out
As of this morning, there are over 650,000 households in North Carolina without power. With the loss of power …
Decision-Making Guidelines for Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Expect Power Outages with the Storm
Be ready for power outages. With a storm this big, the potential for power outages is high. It could …
Disaster - Financial Preparedness
We typically think about batteries, food and water. The IRS encourages us to think about difficult to replace / …
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