Extension

Apr 30, 2025

Kitchen Kit Drive Brings Relief to Families Affected by Hurricane Helene

In response to Hurricane Helene, FCS Agent Marlana Baker led a statewide kitchen kit drive that empowered North Carolina families to regain a sense of normalcy through essential cooking tools and community support. 

Jan 23, 2025

2025 NC State Extension Summer Internship Program

Imagine a career in which you can make a positive difference in the community every day. Visualize a career where you teach people, and your classroom is a farm, field, factory, forest,… 

Jan 2, 2025

Why The Expansion of Online Agricultural Communications- Specifically Within Extension – Is Important

In the January blog post, AHS minor student Chloe Sharpe discusses the importance of online agricultural communications, especially within Extension. 

Sep 27, 2024

AEE 325: Planning and Delivering Nonformal Education

NC State undergraduates enrolled in AEE 325 (Planning and Delivering Nonformal Education) recently participated in a financial management simulation organized by Carolyn Bird and Joseph Donaldson. 

May 24, 2024

NC State Co-Chairs the National Health Outreach and Engagement Conference

The National Health Outreach and Engagement Conference was held with collaborative efforts of co-chair universities: the University of Georgia, NC State, and Clemson University. 

Apr 1, 2024

AHS April Blog: Preparing for the Canning Season

It’s spring time! The start of the canning season is right around the corner. Are you prepared? There are a few tasks to do before you start canning your delicious strawberry jam or pressure canning your green beans from the garden.  

Feb 9, 2024

Celebrating Five Years of Culinary Innovation

A state-of-the-art complex dedicated to the advancement of foods and nutrition, the Dinah E. Gore Teaching and Research Kitchens has cooked up big results. 

Jan 26, 2024

2024 NC State Summer Extension Internship Program

Interested in learning more about extension? The NC State Extension’s Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications. 

Dec 8, 2023

From Rural Roots to Extension Excellence

Growing up surrounded by cattle and the Christmas tree industry in Ashe County, Alex Kissinger developed a profound connection to agriculture. This passion for farming grew during high school, his… 

Nov 20, 2023

AHS November Blog: Finding the Sweet Spot: Navigating the Overflow of Sweets During this Holiday Season

For the AHS November Blog, the department will provide information on how to navigate the overflow of sweets during the holidays.