CANCELLATION of NHC 4-H SUMMER FUN CAMPS 2020
NHC 4-H SUMMER FUN CAMPS 2020 CANCELED With the guidance from NC State University, we are sad to announce the …
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4-H Volunteer Roles & Descriptions
Ever wondered what role YOU can serve as a 4-H volunteer? Look no further. Here are volunteer roles that …
4-H Project Record Books GO Online!
Project Record Books A project record book is not meant to be a chore. Instead, it is a way for …
Free Programs: San Diego Zoo Global Academy
Free Courses for Teachers and Students Ages 13 or Above In these uncertain and challenging times, our thoughts are with …
Water Resources Education - Two Live Webinars
Water Resources Education is offering TWO live webinars, each of which will last for approximately 1-hour. Feel free to …
Natural Charcoal? Who Knew!
As you dig around in your yard, you may come across what looks like charred wood. It may, in …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
One Less Thing to Worry About...
The Governor’s Executive Order 124, issued March 31, 2020, prohibits all end-user providers of residential electric, natural gas, water, …
College of Education Faculty, Instructors Offer Resources to Help Parents Teaching at Home During Coronavirus (COVID-19) School Closures
Faculty members and instructors with the NC State University College of Education share their tips and favorite resources to …
Webinar for Woodland Owners - Timber Sales: Is It Time to Sell?
Extension Forestry has put together a series of forestry webinars for the upcoming few months. The first one, Timber …
Tips and Strategies for Facilitating Online Meetings
Tips for Facilitating Excellent Virtual Meetings Series of 4 online facilitation training via Zoom every otherThursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. starting …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Online K-12 Resources From PBS and UNC-TV
UNC-TV has a resource page of entertaining interactive lessons and videos. These 5-7 minute videos may be very helpful, …
Local Food in the Time of Coronavirus
The past several days brought worsening news about the coronavirus adding disruptions to daily life. It looks like this …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Sharpe Named North Carolina’s 4-H Volunteer of the Year
New Hanover County 4-H Volunteer named North Carolina’s 4-H Volunteer of the Year NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
2019 Pull for Youth Events Raise Over $100,000 for North Carolina 4-H and FFA
On Friday, February 7, 2020, representatives from AgCarolina Farm Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, and Carolina Farm Credit presented a …
Think the Ground Is Dry? Wet? Not Sure?
The NC Drought Monitor website lets you see current and historical drought conditions. Also discussed are river levels and …
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