4-H Fun for Fall
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been looking forward to fall since the middle of summer. Crisp mornings, a …
Home & Family
Fall Fun
This summer things have been different for NC 4-H and 4-H programs around the world. We’ve transitioned Summer Fun …
Book Explorers: Spain
4-H Book Explorers Take a fantastic journey around the world, one book, and one country at a time. Join us …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
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 …
NC State PDIC to Expand Modified Operations
This announcement was updated Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 from the previous versions The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
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 …
Coastal NC Landscape Plant Dos and Don'ts
As with any area, proper plant selection along our beaches and barrier islands is very important. The publication, Native …
US Census 2020 Job Opportunities
The US Census Bureau is looking to fill part-time/temporary positions of enumerators for the 2020 census survey. This is …
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 …
American Egg Board Releases Free K-12 Eggucational Resources
Are you looking for something eggcellent to use with your K-12 learners at home? Have you always wanted to …
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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Healthy Homes
- Home Energy Conservation
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Home & Family
Homeowner’s Guide to Managing Diseases Using Fungicides, Bactericides, and Alternative Products
This publication provides homeowners with recommended chemical control options to use in combination with an …
1 week ago
Septic Systems and Their Maintenance
This factsheet tells homeowners how to recognize and prevent problems with home septic systems. How …
3/10/21 — SoilFacts
Septic System Owner's Guide
If you use a septic system or if you are buying a home with a …
3/10/21 — SoilFacts
Fungus Gnats Indoors
This Entomology Insect Note provides information on the identification and control of fungus gnats in …
2/25/21 — Household Pests
Rainwater Harvesting: Guidance for Homeowners
A rainwater harvesting system captures stormwater runoff, often from a rooftop, and stores the water …
2/24/21 — Urban Waterways
Mosquito Control Around Homes and in Communities
This Entomology Insect Note addresses mosquito biology and how to control mosquitoes around homes and …
2/3/21 — Biting and Stinging Pests
Keeping Food Safe to Eat at Home
Foodborne illness is nearly 100 percent preventable if food is handled safely from the time it …
11/11/20
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake