2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
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Kick-Off 2020 With Extension Programs
Check out our newest foods, nutrition, and health workshops scheduled for early 2020: Better Living, January–April …
Experiences Are the Perfect Gift
N.C. Cooperative Extension has several opportunities for the Gift Experience you could be looking for and are available for …
Judith Garcia Takes Nutrition Educator Role
Gaston County is excited to welcome Judith Garcia as our new Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) educator. …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
Incredible Volunteer Opportunity W/ NC State Extension
What is Healthy Harvest? A PROGRAM THAT TEACHES YOUTH: Where Their Food Comes From How Their Food Is Grown Benefits of Healthy Eating Interested volunteers …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
USDA Publication: U.S. Households' Demand for Convenience Foods
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the …
USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week
USDA has just released a new publication that highlights interesting facts about where (grocery stores and eating places were …
Healthy Home Solutions
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be the source of or a contributing factor to …
Spring PrepareAthon: Focus on Tornado Preparedness
In April of 2011, North Carolina experienced its largest tornado out break ever. Spring is a time when there …
Nutrition Decisions Webinar Series
Are artificial sweeteners safe? What is the difference between organic and conventional milk? To answer these questions and more, …
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