Updated CDC Guidance on COVID-19 and Food Access Sites
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges across the United States. Access to healthy, nutritious food options is important to health …
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NCDA&CS Announces $2 Million in Funds for Dairy Assistance Due to COVID-19 Losses
Application period opens September 28 and closes October 12, 2020 Grade A dairy fluid milk producers in North Carolina who …
EDEN 2020 Annual Meeting
Extension Disaster Education Network Annual Meeting Online September 22–25, 2020 What is Annual Meeting? EDEN’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for extension professionals …
During Stressful Times, Protect Yourself From Scammers
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. As if a pandemic wasn’t enough, add an earth quake, forest fires, floods, and …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
Be Kind to Your Mind
The pandemic has changed most everything and has brought new experiences that might leave you feeling frustrated, isolated or …
Upcoming Extension Programs: Conditioning, Customer Service, & Conservation
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County is offering several upcoming programs in the areas of conditioning, customer service, and conservation. CONDITIONING Smokies …
Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
USDA Announces More Eligible Commodities for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Application Deadline Extended to September 11, 2020, and Producers Who Have Approved Applications to Receive Final Payments U.S. Secretary of …
County Extension is Here to Help
According to the 1918 home demonstration annual report, the agents and volunteers addressed the pandemic in 55 counties. A …
Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
Great Article by Dee Shore about the 30-minute television show and its host Mike Gray. Recordings of Shows available …
Food Safety and Disaster Preparedness Resources
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms and other natural disasters can cause power outages or water damage that can put …
Hope4NC Helpline Available for COVID-19, Hurricane Stress
The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is a statewide resource for North Carolinians experiencing stress and trauma from COVID-19 or natural …
Be Prepared
The most important thing that you can do to protect yourself and your property is to be prepared for …
Cooper Issues State of Emergency and Transportation Waivers for Isaias
[View Executive Order 154 | Issued July 31, 2020] North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with …
Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
4-H Kindness Cards Service Project (Round 2)
SPREAD SOME JOY! Design and share Kindness Cards with neighbors, friends, and family members by taking part in Round 2 of …
Choptastic Video Cooking Challenge
Presented by: N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County Do you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes? How about exploring different foods …
Extension Assisting State With Distribution of Nearly 1 Million Face Coverings to Farmworkers
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is taking further action to prevent and respond to …
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