Enjoying Apples From the Farm to the Table
Help us celebrate NC Crunch Day by biting into an apple with us tomorrow. Every year the Farm to …
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 …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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 …
Food Safety Webinar Wednesday, August 19
Our own Peggy Kernodle will be a guest speaker during our weekly Gardening & Grub webinar. She’ll be discussing …
SNAP Benefits to Increase in Fiscal Year 2021
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
Lea el Informe a la Comunidad 2020
El Centro de Durham de Extensión Cooperativa de Carolina del Norte desea compartir nuestro Informe a la Comunidad del …
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 …
Obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas de COVID-19
Extensión Cooperativa del Condado de Durham y el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Durham tuvo un seminario …
In the Cards
As unemployment surged in North Carolina this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the demand for food from …
Consejos Para Aumentar La Resiliencia
Según la clínica Mayo, la “resiliencia” es la capacidad de adaptarnos a los momentos difíciles en nuestra vida y …
Practicing Self Care and Resilience
According to the Mayo Clinic, resilience means being able to adapt to life’s misfortunes and setbacks. Building resilience in …
Durham County Center 2020 Report to the Community
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center would like to share our 2020 Report to the Community: Join Us! Read the 2020 …
Our 'Virtual' Report to Community Event
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center will hold a ‘virtual’ report to the community event June 1–5, 2020. One …
Asparagus - Grow It, Eat It!
Versatile asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse that pairs well with fish, beef, shrimp, veal, chicken, and pasta, but is …
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 …
SNAP-Ed Makes Big Impacts Across the State
North Carolina State University’s Steps to Health program is just one of nine SNAP-Ed programs in the state of …
Talking to Your Child About the Coronavirus
One way to decrease your child’s stress right now is to make sure that they have age-appropriate information about …
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 …
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