Learn to Sew Quilted Baskets!
For youth ages 10 – 18. Beginners welcome – no experience necessary. Choose cotton print fabric from our supply to make a small quilted basket or two for yourself or to give as MORE »
Home & Family
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Learn to Sew a Fleece Hat!
What could be more fun than a colorful winter hat you sew yourself? Youth ages 10 – 18 are invited to “Learn to Sew a Fleece Hat” with 4-H in this series of MORE »
4-H Bake-Off Contest
Contest, Crafts and Cookies! Do you like to bake? Does your family have a favorite recipe that everyone loves? Enter your best baked item in the 4-H Bake-Off Contest! You could win a MORE »
USDA Publication: U.S. Households’ Demand for Convenience Foods popular
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the demand for convenience foods — those that are easy to prepare and clean up MORE » – from 
Family and Consumer Science Program
USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week popular
USDA has just released a new publication that highlights interesting facts about where (grocery stores and eating places were highest) and how often (average 11 times a week) families acquire food in a MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Water Efficiency Program Celebrates 10 Years popular
Many have heard of the Energy Star program that helps consumers identify energy efficient appliances, equipment, building products, and homes. Not all, however, know that there is a similar program that helps to MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Healthy Home Solutions popular
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be the source of or a contributing factor to a number of illnesses and injuries. Unhealthy homes expose families to environmental hazards including MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Spring PrepareAthon: Focus on Tornado Preparedness popular
In April of 2011, North Carolina experienced its largest tornado out break ever. Spring is a time when there is a greater threat for severe weather and tornadoes, not only in our state, MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Nutrition Decisions Webinar Series popular
Are artificial sweeteners safe? What is the difference between organic and conventional milk? To answer these questions and more, tune into our FREE Nutrition Decision webinar. Presented by Dr. Carolyn Dunn, Professor and MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC popular
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new ways to engage with and support local food. If you are not from MORE » – from Gardening
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- Henderson County Extension Community Association
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
