Taking Care of You: A Self-Care Toolkit
When things become stressful in our lives, our self-care routines get pushed to the back burner. Stress is inevitable, …
Home & Family
NC COVID Moms Helpline
Did you know that nearly one million mothers will give birth in the U.S. within the next three months? …
Non-Meat Protein Alternatives
Non-Meat Protein Alternatives Non-meat protein alternatives & how to cook dry beans without a pressure cooker! Posted by N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Herbed Popcorn & Pretzel Mix
Join EFNEP Program Assistant Sarah Lackey as she takes us through a quick and easy snack recipe for a …
The Food Danger Zone
Stay out of the Danger Zone! Learn about the temperatures needed to keep food safe! The Danger Zone Stay out of …
How to Safely Prepare Meats
Let raw chicken meat it’s maker, you! Safely handling raw meats with EFNEP Program Assistant Sarah …
How to Chop an Onion
Join EFNEP Program Assistant Sarah Lackey as she shows you the correct way(s) to chop an onion! How to Chop …
About the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
About the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program USDA is accepting applications now through August 28, 2020. Producers should apply through the Farm Service …
How Do I Protect My Garden From Frost?
How do I protect my garden from frost? We are due for some cold nights coming up in WNC and …
Direct Marketing for Farmers - 101
Direct Marketing for Farmers – 101 Online – Thursday, May 14, 2020, 1–2:30 p.m. Have you been thinking of selling your …
Edible Landscaping
With COVID-19 still very much an ever-present aspect of our daily lives, we may find ourselves focused on what …
Pasture Pork Info
Pasture Pork Have you thought about raising pigs? Whether you want to raise pigs for you and your family or …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Lily is a new 4-H’er who just joined …
Grants, Plants, & Webinars!
Meat & Produce Donations On behalf of N.C. Cooperative Extension in Madison County, we are grateful for the ways in …
Interested in Canning?
If you are planning on having a garden this year you may want to learn more about canning your …
Food Preservation Made Easy!
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
The Wartville Wizard Teaches Everyone Not to Litter
The Wartville Wizard by Don Madden Read by Matt Burneisen The Wartville Wizard is one of my favorite stories about …
How Can I Donate Food?
If you’re interested in helping those in need with meat and produce from the farm, the information below has …
North Carolina COVID-19 Resources and Assistance
Are you a North Carolina resident looking for COVID-19 related resources and assistance? Look no further! Stay up to …
Food Preservation Made Easy Series Starts April 21
Food Preservation Made Easy! This will be an online series of classes. Classes are free and will meet via Zoom from 11 a.m. to …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Family Life
- Healthy Homes
- Home Energy Conservation
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
More Extension Programs at NC State University
National eXtension Resources
- Companion Animals
- eXtension Alliance for Better Child Care Community of Practice
- Financial Security for All (eXtension)
- Home Energy (eXtension)
- Military Families Network
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Home & Family
Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide
The Gardening Activity Guide is designed to expose young children to seasonal fruit and vegetable …
5 days ago
Coming Together: Ideas for Successful Family Meetings
Research tells us that communication and commitment are keys to a strong family. This publication …
2 weeks ago — Working With Latino Parents
How to Help Your Teen With Homework
Getting involved in your teen's homework routine can help your teen develop discipline and problem-solving …
2 weeks ago — Working With Latino Parents
Gangs. What Can Parents Do?
This publication shows how to recognize the signs of gang involvement and offers advice on …
2 weeks ago — Working With Latino Parents
When You Take Care of Mom and Hold Down a Job
Taking care of a parent, spouse or older relative while holding down a full-time job …
2 weeks ago — Take Control for Your Future
Telling the Kids You Lost Your Job
Is losing your job a possibility or a reality? Few families have savings to buffer …
2 weeks ago — Take Control for Your Future
A Little Help From Your Friends: Finding Strength in Your Community
In the event of economic stress or hardship, it is a good time to step …
2 weeks ago — Take Control for Your Future
Self-Esteem in Children
This publication for parents and caregiver describes strategies for building a child's sense of self-esteem, …
2 weeks ago