EDEN 2020 Annual Meeting
Extension Disaster Education Network Annual Meeting Online September 22–25, 2020 What is Annual Meeting? EDEN’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for extension professionals …
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September Is National Fruits & Veggies Month!
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has declared September as National Fruits & Veggies Month and I don’t know …
During Stressful Times, Protect Yourself From Scammers
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. As if a pandemic wasn’t enough, add an earth quake, forest fires, floods, and …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
Short on Canning Supplies? Freezing Is a Quick, Easy Alternative
If you are the type of person who plans ahead, having your ducks in a row and ready for …
STEM Careers Start With a College Major in Soil
August 17, 2020 | Jennifer Howard We have one earth. It’s currently our single place in the universe on which to build …
Canner Dial Gauge Testing Available in Haywood
Pressure Canning is the only process recommended to safely can low acid products like vegetables, meat, poultry, spaghetti sauce, …
Food Safety and Disaster Preparedness Resources
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms and other natural disasters can cause power outages or water damage that can put …
Hope4NC Helpline Available for COVID-19, Hurricane Stress
The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is a statewide resource for North Carolinians experiencing stress and trauma from COVID-19 or natural …
Be Prepared
The most important thing that you can do to protect yourself and your property is to be prepared for …
Cooper Issues State of Emergency and Transportation Waivers for Isaias
[View Executive Order 154 | Issued July 31, 2020] North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with …
Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
Haywood County Office Recruits Volunteers and Assists With Milk Distribution
Even before the COVID-19 Pandemic provided new challenges for families and food banks in Haywood County, the Haywood Food …
“Farmers’ Markets Have Been at the Cutting Edge”: A Conversation With Agent & Local Food Coordinator Paul McKenzie
Paul McKenzie is the Horticulture Extension Agent for Vance and Warren Counties and Local Food Coordinator for Warren County. …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month and the perfect time to add some cool, delicious dairy food to a well-balanced …
New Predetermined Coastal Evacuation Zones
Last week, North Carolina announced the implementation of the Know Your Zone initiative for the state’s coastal communities. The …
“Relationship Building Is Key”: Lisa Gonzalez and the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Project
Lisa Gonzalez, Regional Area Specialized Agent in Local Foods, serves seven Western NC counties – Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Food Preservation Made Easy
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
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Myths and Facts About the National Flood Insurance Program
This publication clears up misconceptions about federal flood insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program.
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Hurricane Preparedness
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Creating a Crop Maze With GPS
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Your land is valuable to you and your family. Protection and successful transition begins with …
7/8/20
Designing Rain Gardens (Bio-Retention Areas)
This publication reviews bio-retention use, specifically the use of rain gardens, and describes design criteria.
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Collard Greens
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