Cape Fear River - Let Us Count the Benefits!
All too often, the benefits of our waterways are unknown or under-appreciated. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that address public health issues, improve economic well-being, and help people make healthier, better-informed decisions. Programs range from local foods, food safety, and food preservation to gardening and environmental efforts.
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
What Do the NWS Watches and Warnings Mean?
It’s early 2018 and the National Weather Service has already been busy with a variety of winter weather event …
Extension Master Food Volunteer 2018 Application - Now Open!
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
Summer Canning Classes!
Interested in learning how to preserve your fresh summer veggies? Whether you grow them at home or you buy …
March Is National Sauce Month
March is National Sauce Month so we are encouraging friendly competitions! Sauces are a great way to add extra …
After the Flood: Inspect, Purge, and Disinfect Your Well
Floodwaters can contain debris that can damage drinking water wells and cause them to become contaminated with chemicals and …
Hurricane Matthew Water Testing Kits Available
Do you have a drinking water well? Was it submerged by flooding from Hurricane Matthew? If yes to both …
Septic Systems & Saturated Soils
If you are on a septic system and were impacted by Hurricane Matthew, read on! To operate properly, septic …
Cooperative Extension and Master Gardener Volunteers Are on the Move!
Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardeners will be working together every first and third Thursday at the Leland Library …
Documentary Series - Local Food Systems and Farming
The Brunswick County Local Foods Policy Council and Brunswick County Cooperative Extension are hosting a year-long documentary series starting …
Brunswick County Vegetable Planting Guide
Brunswick County Planting Guide Brunswick County Planting Guide, pt. …
Balancing Healthy Eating and Busy Lives
With school now in full swing and after school sports and activities beginning, our meal times tend to get …
Heat Index Information Online!
In their June 24 blog post, the NC State Climate Office (SCO) discusses the history of the heat index and …
2015 ServSafe Training
ServSafe is the food safety course created by the National Restaurant Association. The next course will begin on January 5, …
Extend Your Growing Season: Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden!
Fall is an exciting time in southeastern North Carolina! We finally get a reprieve from the heat and humidity …
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Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
Key Local Food Topics
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
3 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
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 …
When the Power Is Out - When to Save Refrigerated Food and When to Throw It Out
This factsheet offers information on which refrigerated foods to discard when the power is out …
10/10/18 — Disaster Recovery
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
9/25/18 — Local Foods
A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People
This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …
8/24/18
Care and Planting of Ginseng Seed and Roots
This factsheet covers propagating (by seed and by transplant) ginseng, which requires a period of …
8/24/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …
7/20/18 — Local Foods
Insect Repellent Products
This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices …
7/16/18 — Biting and Stinging Pests