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 …
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Health Halloween Guidelines
In a year that’s been plenty scary, this much is clear: Pandemic Halloween will be different than regular Halloween. …
Fall Home Maintenance
Although the weather we have been having seems more like summer, fall is here. This is a good time …
Med Instead of Meds Series Taught Region-Wide
Mondays, November 9–December 14, 2020 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across the North …
Pumpkins: Not Just for Jack-O-Lanterns and Pies
If you associate pumpkins with the month of October, it’s for a good reason. Eighty percent of the pumpkin …
Register for "Dining With Diabetes" Class
Cooperative Extension offices are teaming up to offer a “Dining with Diabetes” class in November during Diabetes Awareness month. …
Winter Squash Is Arriving
A member of the gourd family; squash is native to North and South American. This versatile vegetable is available …
It's Time for Pears
Second only to their botanical cousin, apples, in popularity and production, U.S. pears are grown in California, Washington and …
NC Apples -- In Season!
The sound of biting into a perfectly crisp apple is the sound of autumn-whether the apple is plain or …
Household Hazardous Waste and Pesticide Recycling Event
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center is teaming up with area organizations for the annual Household Hazardous Waste and …
NC Grapes Are in Season
Sweet, juicy and easy to eat, grapes are classified by their use (eating or table grapes, wine-making and processing …
Drink Up!
Few of us think of getting enough liquids, such as water, as a crucial part of a good diet. …
Forestry Stats in Randolph County
The natural beauty of Randolph County is undeniable and the lay of the land can vary dramatically depending on …
Enjoy the Taste of Fresh Corn This Summer
Golden ears of sweet corn are one of summer’s true delights! Many supermarkets and farm stands are beginning to …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
Seasonal Produce: Tomatoes
Nothing says summer quite like juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes still warm from the sun. Native to South America, tomatoes are …
Quick and Easy Tips for Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
Freezing fruits and vegetables can make sure you and your loved ones eat right all year long. Freezing is …
Pesky Pets in the Pantry
A sure way to ruin an appetite and dampen the enthusiasm of any cook is to open a box …
Backyard Poultry Resources
Lately, backyard poultry has become popular for a variety of reasons. Whether to provide a source of meat and …
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