Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Growing Fall Collards
If you haven’t made plans to plant your fall collards, now is the time to start that process. Collards …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
Beat the Screen Fatigue
Quarantine and social distancing has been in effect for nearly twelve weeks now. As grateful as I am that …
Dealing With Stress When You’re Stuck at Home
Stress is constant in our lives. Sometimes that stress is a good kind, preparing for graduation, moving to a …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
Summer Fun's Gone Virtual
I love 4-H. I love our school year STEM Group (this year programming robots). I love our Spring 4-H Livestock …
Is There a COVID-19 Meat Shortage?
There is a lot of misleading information floating around about livestock systems and a “meat shortage”. There are a …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …
Fermentology Mini-Seminars
Interested in fermentology? Join the experts for a series of short talks about the culture, history, and science behind …
Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings
Recent CDC guidance recommends wearing cloth face coverings when in public. These face coverings are NOT N-95 respirators or …
A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen
During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. The CDC has specific …
Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing
Join Dr. Megan Doblin-MacNab for Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. Register online Staying …
Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety While Social Distancing
Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. for Balancing …
The Great 4-H Scavenger Hunt
Staying home doesn’t mean there are no more adventures. Currituck and Pamlico County 4-H are …
Minimizing Risk While Grocery Store Shopping
Wondering how to minimize risk while shopping? Check out these new videos in English and Spanish on how to …
Washing Produce During COVID-19
With the concern about COVID-19, many are questioning how to wash produce. Washing produce is always a good idea. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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