Be Safe and Have What You Need to Evacuate
Is your family prepared to deal with a hurricane? Are you ready to evacuate quickly if needed? Now is …
Home & Family
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
Food Safety When the Power Is Out
As of this morning, there are over 650,000 households in North Carolina without power. With the loss of power …
Decision-Making Guidelines for Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
Expect Power Outages with the Storm
Be ready for power outages. With a storm this big, the potential for power outages is high. It could …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium
SAVE THE DATE 11th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium March 16, 2018, 9:00-4:30 Nature Research Center, North Carolina Museum of …
Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children - Design Certification
North Carolina State University Certificate Program The Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children Certificate is a fully online, distance education program …
Coping With Drought
While eastern counties are managing flood conditions, counties in the west are are already experiencing drought. Check out this …
Dinner’s Ready!
The Make Ahead Freezer Meal Workshop Series with Helen Eure, Cooperative Extension Director If your family is always on the go between …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
Dig In!! Save the Date - 3/12/16 Symposium in Raleigh
Registration is now open! Registration is $15/person and includes light breakfast and lunch. Sponsored by Advocates for Health in Action and …
Veteran's Day Program for Youth
Veteran’s Day Program for Youth – Youth ages 11 and older are invited to celebrate Veteran’s Day with a …
Greenlight a Vet Shines a Light on the Impact Transitioning Veterans Make in and Out of Uniform in Communities Across the Country
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct 26, 2015 – With 250,000 members of our military transitioning back to civilian life each year, …
Natural Learning Initiative Design Institute, Raleigh NC 10/21-22/2015
13th Annual Design Institute: The Whole Child in Nature Designing and programming children’s outdoor environments for play, learning, and well-being. Join …
What Is NC Cooperative Extension Military Outreach?
What is North Carolina Cooperative Extension Military Outreach? N.C. Cooperative Extension Military Outreach exists to design programs that help North …
4-H National Youth Science Day
Do you love science and fun science activities? 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) is the world’s largest youth-led …
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
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Home & Family
Preventive Home Maintenance Check-Up
This publication offers a simple guide to home maintenance and includes an inspection checklist.
4 days ago — A Home For Your Family
A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People
This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …
4 days ago
Appropriate Limits for Young Children: A Guide for Discipline
This publication describes the basic reasons for a child's misbehavior and how you can become …
4 days ago
Protecting Valuable Records
Many people assume that floods, storms, hurricanes and other disasters happen to someone else, and …
4 days ago — Disaster Preparedness
A Disaster Kit for Staying at Home
This publication covers the supplies you will need at home in the event of an …
4 days ago — Disaster Preparedness
Helping Your Family Prepare Before a Disaster
Don’t be reluctant to talk with your family about the possibility of a hurricane, fire, …
4 days ago — Disaster Preparedness
COVID-19 General Guidance for Retail Food Environments
This factsheet offers guidance for retail establishments during a viral respiratory outbreak, like the coronavirus …
5 days ago
COVID-19 and Other Viral Respiratory Illnesses: Preventative Measures
This factsheet offers practical guidelines for keeping yourself healthy during a viral respiratory outbreak like …
1 week ago