Minimizing Risk While Grocery Store Shopping
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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.
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. …
Servicios Comunitarios Para Apoyar a Las Familias Durante COVID-19
Recursos de las Escuelas Públicas de Durham (DPS) Comida DPS ofrece servicio de comidas diariamente. Por el momento está programado para …
Durham strawberry growers adapt operations to COVID-19 restrictions
Within the next couple of weeks strawberry season will be upon us. This tasty welcome to warmer months includes …
Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags
Do you use reusable grocery bags? Are they safe to use during this COVID-19 pandemic? As of this posting, …
Shopping for Fruits and Vegetables
When you have the luxury of going to the store often, shopping for fruits and vegetables is not that …
Five Essential Rules of Cooking
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Making Grain Bowls With Chef Ellen Clevenger-Firley
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19
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COVID-19 Resources for Parents
This is a compilation of resources for parents to help with transitions related to the coronavirus pandemic. You will …
3/26 Update on Durham County Cooperative Extension Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
In accordance with the State of Emergency declared by our State and County Government, and to help limit the …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
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Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
Merry and Bright Holiday Shopping
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
Educate Yourself About RADON and How to Test for It
The Durham County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed January 2020 as “NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH.” Please access the NC Radon website for …
Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
Gardens and Food and Babies Oh My! Learn About Durham Extension in Our 2019 Report to the Community
Check out our 2019 Annual Report to the Community. You can see our annual report at http://bit.ly/CoopExt2019. See what amazing …
May 31: Join Us for Breakfast in the Garden--Our Annual Report to the Community
Join us Friday, May 31, 2019, from 8:30–10:30 a.m. for “Breakfast In the Garden” with the N.C. Cooperative Extension …
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