Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
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The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
Chatham's Fiddlehead Farm Wins Good Food Award!
A Chatham County farm has won a coveted Good Food Award in recognition of superior craftsmanship and a commitment …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Safe Plates Certified Food Protection Manager Program
There are an estimated 48 million cases for foodborne illness in the United States every year. Many of these …
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 …
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 …
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 …
It's Fair Time in Drexel
There’s no feel of fall in the air yet, and the heat of summer is still upon us but …
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 …
Living Healthy - Put Life Back Into Your Life
If you have a chronic condition, chances are you experience fatigue, discomfort, stress, frustration or even anger and depression. Would …
Pumpkin Pointers
When selecting a pumpkin for cooking, the best selection is a “pie pumpkin” or “sweet pumpkin.” For each following …
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