Where to Go From Here? Impact of COVID-19 on the Food System
[View original post from Dr. Bill Aimutis, N.C. Food Innovation Lab] In previous posts, we’ve considered: Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Impact …
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Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
NC 4-H Daily SPARK: May 25 - 29, 2020
Rolling through spring with our 10th week of NC 4-H Spark Activities! We hope you join us on the …
How COVID-19 May Affect Nonprofits (And What They Can Do About It)
[View the original article from NC State News] The poor and the elderly are among those being hit the hardest …
Early May Blooms in Pollinator Paradise
Pollinator Paradise is a Demonstration Garden created by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Agriculture Agent Debbie …
Be on the Lookout - Squash Vine Borer
Burke County Gardeners Beware! It’s about time for squash vine borer adults to lay eggs on tender squash, cucumber and …
Grazing Summer Annual Grasses
Many livestock producers use summer annuals to supplement or enhance summer grazing. Sudex or sorghum-sudan hybrids, sudangrass and Pearl …
Success With Houseplants Workshop
Thursday, May 28, 2020, @ 6:30 p.m. on Zoom Houseplants are an inexpensive way to dress up a room. There …
How to Make Fermented Pickles
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
Recording of Bumble Bee Webinar Now Available for Viewing
In honor of Citizen Science Month, the Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension conducted a webinar on …
USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Farmers
Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced …
Success in 2019!
Here are some highlights from programs offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center in 2019. Successes from 2019 …
Extension Helping Guide Restaurants and Businesses With Safe Reopening
As restaurants and other businesses reopen under COVID-19’s cloud, voluntary certification program will signal commitment to high standards The North Carolina …
NC 4-H Daily SPARK: May 18 - 22, 2020
We have an exciting week of NC 4-H Daily SPARK activities. We hope you join us on the NC …
Excited to Offer Virtual Summer Programs!
Virtual programs will be offered on the following topics. Click on the topic for additional information. Registration will open …
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! …
4-H Virtual Volunteer Training
North Carolina 4-H is excited to host our first statewide virtual volunteer training on Saturday, May 30th. This training …
May Is National Strawberry Month
These delicious red fruits are great for your heart. They increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and …
SNAP-Ed Makes Big Impacts Across the State
North Carolina State University’s Steps to Health program is just one of nine SNAP-Ed programs in the state of …
Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until midnight July 6, 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability …