Extension Carries on in Virtual World
[Read original article by John Hart, Southeast Farm Press, March 30, 2020] The coronavirus crisis has changed the way the …
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As schools, educators and parents continue to navigate what remote learning will look like for their students during the …
New Produce Availability Service for Growers (NCDA&CS)
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is aware that farmers have seen disruptions in their …
FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility Regarding Nutrition Labeling of Certain Packaged Food in Response to COVID-19
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants and food manufacturers may have food not labeled for retail sale …
Financial Support Programs for N.C. Farm Operations During COVID-19
We’re compiling a list of financial programs to help North Carolina farmers impacted by COVID-19, which includes the resources …
Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Events for Youth
The N.C. 4-H Horse Program welcomes 4-H’ers across NC to participate in the Artistic Expression & Creative Writing Events. …
Governor Cooper Issues Statewide Stay-at-Home Order; Identifies Essential Agricultural and Food Businesses
[View full announcement from NCDHHS] Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home …
Engage Nature for Good Health
[Article written by Lloyd Singleton for the Wilmington Star-News, March 27, 2020] Regardless of age or culture, humans find nature …
Small Grains Field Day Goes Virtual
NC State Extension hosted its first-ever Small Grains Virtual Field Day on March 18, 2020. Our specialists were scheduled …
NC 4-H Daily Spark for Youth on Facebook Live
Join us at 10:30 a.m. every day for NC 4-H Daily Spark sessions. NC State Extension 4-H professionals will …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking preventive measures to help farmers and agribusinesses navigate …
H-2A Update: State Department Increases Visa Waiver Capability
As you may be aware, USDA has been working diligently with DOL, DHS, and State to limit the disruption …
COVID-19 Information
Visit COVID-19 to get information in a variety of areas. There is information about the following topics: Farms and Agribusiness Food Safety Health and …
Zoom and Video Resources From EIT
Extension Information Technology (EIT) is here to help Extension employees as you navigate this rapid change to conducting Extension …
COVID-19 N.C. Rapid Recovery Program Launched for Small Businesses
[View original release on Golden LEAF website] The Golden LEAF Foundation announces $15 million in funding to launch a rapid …
Remote Computing Resources for CALS Employees
Thinking of taking your office desktop home? What to consider prior to taking home your desktop: Most desktops do not have …
Welcome to the Extension COVID-19 Resources Portal
At NC State Extension, we extend research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions …
COVID-19 Resources for Farmers and Farmworkers (Migrant, Seasonal and H2A)
This information on Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) is intended to provide guidance for individuals living and working on North Carolina farms. …
COVID-19 and Other Viral Respiratory Illnesses: Preventative Measures
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Washing your hands is easy, …
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, …
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