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Chanel Nestor Joins CRD Team
The NC State University CRD team is excited to welcome Chanel Nestor as the Project Coordinator for the CREATE …
NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Mountain West NC in North Carolina Chosen for Pilot Program Designed to Strengthen Rural Economies
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina State University announces the selection of a multi-county region in North Carolina for participation in …
It's in the (Produce) Bag
COVID-19 may bruise North Carolina’s tourism economy this summer, but it’s not stopping the Vacationer Supported Agriculture program from …
Balancing Life: Boundary Issues
Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, May 29, 2020, at 10 a.m. for Balancing …
Extension Helping Guide Restaurants and Businesses With Safe Reopening
As restaurants and other businesses reopen under COVID-19’s cloud, voluntary certification program will signal commitment to high standards The North Carolina …
Salads and Dressings
I am certain I could eat salad every day of the week. There is nothing better than fresh, crisp …
Balancing Life: Treat Yourself Zoom Webinar
Balancing Life: Treat Yourself Webinar Friday, May 8 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Virginia Cooperative Extension, in partnership with NC State, is presenting …
4-H Citizenship NC Focus Goes Virtual
Scotland County 4-H is happy to announce the 2020 Citizenship NC Focus will continue and will be coming to …
Delicious Packet Meals
Do you ever feel like you are running an at-home restaurant? Perhaps the majority of your family loves onions, …
VIRTUAL 4-H County Activity Day
Scotland County 4-H has listed three separate dates for youth to register to present to judges via Zoom meeting …
Organizing Home Food Storage
It goes without saying, the pandemic we have all been living through has greatly impacted our lives. Most everyone …
Nothing Says Spring Like Strawberries!
There is nothing for me that says spring is here, more than eating my first fresh strawberry of the …
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 …
COVID-19, Grocery Shopping, & Food Storage
As the world grapples with COVID-19, people have a lot of questions about how to best protect themselves. Many …
Guide to Facemasks and Cloth Face Coverings
Cloth face coverings can be an effective way of preventing spread of infectious diseases. Face coverings provide the best …
Shopping for Fruits and Vegetables During a Pandemic
Carolyn Dunn, PhD, RD, LDN When you have the luxury of going to the store often, shopping for fruits and …
New Food Safety, Grocery Shopping Resources Released
The NC State Extension Food Safety team continues to develop resources to guide consumers and the food industry during …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
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