#ExtensionEats Cookbook
Burke County Cooperative Extension will be selling its #ExtensionEats Cookbook for the holidays. This cookbook is a compilation of …
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Coping With Drought
While eastern counties are managing flood conditions, counties in the west are are already experiencing drought. Check out this …
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The North Carolina Bar Association is partnering with the American Bar Association, FEMA and Legal Aid of North Carolina …
American Cleaning Institute -- Tips for Laundering Flood Soiled Fabrics
Flood waters contain significant amounts of contaminates, including pesticides, sewage, and other and other types of organic matter. Fabric …
Housing Restoration and Recovery Videos
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USDA Publication: U.S. Households' Demand for Convenience Foods
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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 …
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 …
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
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Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
Dig In!! Save the Date - 3/12/16 Symposium in Raleigh
Registration is now open! Registration is $15/person and includes light breakfast and lunch. Sponsored by Advocates for Health in Action and …
Natural Learning Initiative Design Institute, Raleigh NC 10/21-22/2015
13th Annual Design Institute: The Whole Child in Nature Designing and programming children’s outdoor environments for play, learning, and well-being. Join …
13th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Design Institute
The Whole Child in Nature Designing and programming children’s outdoor environments for play, learning, and well-being. Learn how naturalized outdoor environments …
Cooperative Extension's Junior Chefs Visit Chatham County Farms
Photos by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent. Chatham County Cooperative Extension runs a popular Junior Chefs Cooking Camp every summer where kids ages 8-12 …
Learn to Delay Complications of Diabetes
Did you know that the number one complication of diabetes over time is heart disease? Other complications of diabetes …
Fresh Connections ECA Serves Community
The Extension & Community Association (ECA) is a partner with N.C. Cooperative Extension. The purpose of NCECA is to …
Chatham County Hosts Webinar on Community Food Councils
Chatham County invites you to a webinar on April 17, 2014 on the exciting concept of community food councils. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Family Life
- Healthy Homes
- Home Energy Conservation
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
- Blue Ridge Community Action
- Blue Ridge Healthcare
- Burke County Smart Start, Inc.
- Burke County United Way
- Center for Universal Design
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
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