Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
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Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
Registration Still Open for NC 4-H Electric Congress
NC 4-H Electric Congress has always been a lot of fun and a great educational experience for the youth …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
Gardening Is Good for Mental and Physical Health
My son and I decided to plant a very small garden, last month. While he is very active, I …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
What Do the Dates on Foods Mean?
As we have been preparing more meals at home, there have been many questions about expiration dates. They are …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Free Online Adult Nutrition Classes
Learn about food and nutrition education from the comfort of your home. Online classes are now available in English …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …
Fermentology Mini-Seminars
Interested in fermentology? Join the experts for a series of short talks about the culture, history, and science behind …
Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings
Recent CDC guidance recommends wearing cloth face coverings when in public. These face coverings are NOT N-95 respirators or …
A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen
During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. The CDC has specific …
Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing
Join Dr. Megan Doblin-MacNab for Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. Register online Staying …
Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety While Social Distancing
Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. for Balancing …
Minimizing Risk While Grocery Store Shopping
Wondering how to minimize risk while shopping? Check out these new videos in English and Spanish on how to …
Washing Produce During COVID-19
With the concern about COVID-19, many are questioning how to wash produce. Washing produce is always a good idea. …
Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags
Do you use reusable grocery bags? Are they safe to use during this COVID-19 pandemic? As of this posting, …
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