Summer 2020 NC State Academic, Athletic and 4-H Camps Update
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New Food Safety, Grocery Shopping Resources Released
The NC State Extension Food Safety team continues to develop resources to guide consumers and the food industry during …
A Primer on and Conversation About the Biology and Evolution of COVID-19
[Following is an excerpt of a comprehensive discussion with NC State scientists and other subject-matter experts conducted by NC State …
NC 4-H Daily Spark for Youth on Facebook Live
Join us every day for NC 4-H Daily Spark sessions. NC State Extension 4-H professionals will be offering daily …
Donating Laboratory Supplies and Personal Protective Apparel
[View original article from CALS Communications] COVID-19 impact on the healthcare industry is taxing all resources, from personal protection to …
Tips for Shopping at Farmers Markets Amidst COVID-19
[View the original press release from NCDA&CS] COVID-19 has people rethinking and adjusting just about every normal day-to-day activity, even …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidance for Farms
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Pesticide Section and the N.C. Department of Labor – Agricultural …
Seed Sharing During School Closures: COVID-19 Response
[View original article and more info on Extension’s Local Food site] As a response to COVID-19, N.C. Cooperative Extension offices …
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 …
Families to Receive Enhanced Benefits to Ensure Food Access
[View original release from NCDHHS / View Spanish version] March 30, 2020 To help families access food during the COVID-19 pandemic, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Essential Food and Agriculture Employee Documents (NCDA&CS)
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 …
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