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As We Start to Re-Open Our Lives, What Have We Learned?
It’s morning again! As the darkness lifts to reveal the damage of the long stormy night, the sun starts …
Did You Know...About the Fireless Cooker?
By the end of 1915, Home Demonstration Clubs were organized in 31 counties with over 2500 members. The farm …
4-H Summer 2020 Programming!
Henderson County 4-H is excited to share this year’s fun and engaging summer programming opportunities! Registration will begin on June …
Where to Go From Here? Impact of COVID-19 on the Food System
[View original post from Dr. Bill Aimutis, N.C. Food Innovation Lab] In previous posts, we’ve considered: Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact …
Count on Me NC
Here in North Carolina, we are preparing to enter Phase 2 of relaxed restrictions. Part of this is equipping …
Hiker Botany: See if You Can Find These Flowers in the Forest!
Local Wildflower Guide For many hikers walking the trails and looking at plants goes hand in hand. Luckily every spring …
DHHS Launches "Know Your W's" Campaign
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has launched a new public safety campaign, Know Your …
Double Your EBT / SNAP Dollars and Shop Local!
Double Your EBT/SNAP Dollars and Shop Local! Stretching food dollars has never been more important. Find out below how and …
Thank You, Volunteers!
We’d like to say a very special thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. We miss …
NCDA&CS and Farm Bureau Discuss North Carolina's Food Supply and Essential Food Workers
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and N.C. Farm Bureau President Shawn Harding held a joint media availability on April 29 …
Learning to Garden Is Fun With 4-H!
4-H Gardening is a fun way for young people, ages 9–18, to learn how to grow a vegetable garden! …
Updated Resources on USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released its solicitation for proposals for the Farmers to …
Indoor Physical Activities for Adults
At any point in our lives, prioritizing physical activity can be difficult. Many folks now face the stress of …
Food Safety Guidance for Bulk Purchases of Frozen Poultry, Meats
Due to changes in the supply chain, some meat and poultry manufacturers are selling large amounts of product directly …
The Coronavirus and Potential Impacts on the Agricultural Economy
This update was developed by Dr. Nick Piggott, NC State Extension specialist and professor in Agricultural and Resource Economics. The …
Learn to Sew Your Own Mask
One hundred and two years ago, in 1918, the Spanish Flu epidemic raged through North Carolina and our nation. …
How Produce Growers and Packagers Can Stabilize Retail Supply Chain During Coronavirus Pandemic
[View original article from the N.C. Food Innovation Lab] Chaos in the Supply Chain? Regulatory officials confirm food products are safe, …
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 …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
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