Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program 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.
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 …
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 …
Mediterranean Protein Guidelines for Overall Health
The 2019 US News and World Report diet rankings rated the traditional Mediterranean diet as the Best Overall and Best Heart-Healthy …
In Defense of the White Potato
Lately, the white potato has been getting a bad rap. To defend this starchy vegetable, it helps to examine …
Med Instead of Meds
The Mediterranean diet received best overall diet and best heart-healthy diet in the 2019 US News & World Report rankings. If you are …
From Drought to Deluge: Planning a Garden to Withstand Weather Extremes
Over the past month, we have experienced two major weather patterns: hot and dry for several weeks with no …
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 …
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 …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
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 …
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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …