Summer Gardening Series Begins June 18
Looking to grow your vegetable gardening knowledge this year? Join us for one or all of our summer gardening …
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.
6 Tips for Gut Health
If you have digestive issues, you’re not alone. Around one-third of the population lives with digestive problems, many without …
New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
The New York City Health Department has banned eateries from selling food and drinks containing CBD. The New York …
Safe Plates Offered in May 2019
NC Safe Plates is a new Food Safety Manager Certification Course developed by NC State University and an alternative …
Hemp License Still Required
The new 2018 Farm Bill does NOT change the requirement for NC hemp growers to have a license for …
Considerations When Choosing an Eating Plan for Fitness
This is the most common time of the year for Americans to begin diets, supporting a $66 billion weight …
Post Farm Bill: FDA Still Regulates CBD Products
From 12/20/2018 FDA Press Statement: ” …it’s unlawful under the FD&C Act to introduce food containing added CBD or …
Cottonseed for Human Consumption?
Most people think of cotton lint and do not realize that cotton produces about 1.6 pounds of seed per …
Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere
Just like leaf peeping and sipping apple cider, carving and eating pumpkins contribute to the excitement of autumn. Now …
NC State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
Reminders for Hemp License Holders
As the 2018 season draws to a close, many may benefit from these helpful reminders about the NC Industrial …
Apples!
Apples are one of the most popular fruits grown in the Western region of North Carolina, with over 200 …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
Video on Setting Up a Worm Bin
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is a new video in the Homegrown From NC State Extension News series. In …
Enhance Your Cookout With Fresh Produce
Adding fruits and vegetables to your cookout will boost flavor, color and provide nutrients your body needs for ultimate …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
Hurricane season began June 1 and now is the time to prepare for how you and your family will …
"Raining" in Mosquitoes
Recent heavy rains and flooding across many areas of the state will create many breeding areas for mosquitoes. While …
Mediterranean Style Eating Includes Fish, Nuts and Seeds for Protein
The Mediterranean style eating pattern incorporates the basics of healthy eating that are traditionally practiced in countries that border …
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- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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