Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for NC Cooperative Extension
In North Carolina, food insecurity affects 1.6 million people, or about 15.9 percent of the population (USDA 2017). Food …
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Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium
SAVE THE DATE 11th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium March 16, 2018, 9:00-4:30 Nature Research Center, North Carolina Museum of …
September Is National Preparedness Month
This year’s theme is: “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” With the recent major hurricanes, people may be thinking more …
September Is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One in 3 children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for …
Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children - Design Certification
North Carolina State University Certificate Program The Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children Certificate is a fully online, distance education program …
Food Drive
Burke county 4-H and N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center are hosting a Food Drive. Help us fill our …
N.C. Cooperative Extension Program Helps With Food Insecurity
Hunger affects every community in North Carolina. In Burke County, 13,340 people, (14.9% of the county population) are food …
#ExtensionEats Cookbook
Burke County Cooperative Extension will be selling its #ExtensionEats Cookbook for the holidays. This cookbook is a compilation of …
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less - Holiday Challenge
Worried holiday weight gain will weigh you down? This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the …
Coping With Drought
While eastern counties are managing flood conditions, counties in the west are are already experiencing drought. Check out this …
Disaster Legal Services Hotline
The North Carolina Bar Association is partnering with the American Bar Association, FEMA and Legal Aid of North Carolina …
Helping Picky Eater Appreciate the Food Process
Each new day, provides the opportunity for family mealtime! Whether it is breakfast, lunch, or supper, offering foods that …
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- Burke County United Way
- Center for Universal Design
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