Free Poultry Camp For Any Interested High School Student at University of Mt. Olive!
If you have a high school student interested in Poultry Science, please check out the Mount Olive Poultry Primer …
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.
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Event Cancelled - Due to HPAI - Franklin County 4-H Embryology Marek's Vaccine Training and Clinic
If you are a 4-H agent or Program Assistant who will hatch out chicks with 4-H Embryology, please join …
Update on HPAI From NCDA State Veterinarians
Youth Flock Owners: Please read the latest update from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released on …
Know How to Keep Your Birds Safe With Basic Biosecurity
Following proper biosecurity procedures will help reduce risk of infection and disease. Click our BasicBiosecurityLink to learn about basic biosecurity and …
Small Farms Week Is March 21-26 at NC A&T State University
North Carolina A&T Small Farms Week is coming up in a couple of weeks! This is a great opportunity …
Fiddlehead Farm Wins Another National Good Food Award!
Chatham County’s Fiddlehead Farm has won their THIRD national Good Food Award! Earlier this year they won for their Black …
Extension Needs Assessment
We Want to Hear From You! Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is conducting a statewide program …
Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware
Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Keep Your Thanksgiving Meal Safe
Many people enjoy a traditional dinner during the holiday season. Each Thanksgiving, more than 46 million turkeys are prepared …
Don't Gain during the Holiday Season
This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and 5 pounds …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
Local Food Demonstration Kit & Recipe Cards: A Local Food Resource for Agents and Beyond
The Local Food Preparation Workgroup of the Local Food Program Team has created a variety of local-food-focused recipe cards …
Trusted Food Preservation Resources
Here are some trusted resources to help you with your food preservation questions. The National Center for Home Food Preservation …
Asparagus - Grow It, Eat It!
Versatile asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse that pairs well with fish, beef, shrimp, veal, chicken, and pasta, but is …
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 …
Visiting You-Pick-It Operations
Davidson County is operating under Governor Cooper’s executive order to “stay-at-home” unless you are visiting essential businesses, such as …
Radon: Your Home and Your Health
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste, so it could be present …
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Identifying and Responding to Factors That Can Affect Egg Quality and Appearance
This publication is a useful resource that shell egg producers can use to identify egg …
5/10/22
Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …
2/1/22
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …