Dec 21, 2022

Making Scents: North Carolina Christmas Tree Fragrances

If you go to any candle retailer this time of year, you will likely find balsam, pine and cedar scents. But what about North Carolina's Fraser fir? The Fraser fir essential oil is sold to niche markets but could soon become a holiday staple.

Apr 6, 2020

Extension Food Safety Reaches Far, Supports COVID-19 Control Efforts Nationwide

Innovative thinking and ability to rapidly deploy research-backed guidance has put NC State Extension food safety, literally, all over the map.

May 27, 2019

EFNEP Celebrates 50 years with Conference and Awards

For 50 years, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program has been fighting to free individuals from food insecurity, poor nutrition and choices that are detrimental to the health of families. To celebrate the 50-year milestone and to plan for the next 50 years, EFNEP staff from across the state gathered in Raleigh last week.

Sep 17, 2018

NC State Extension – NACAA Annual Meeting Round-up

NC State Extension has just returned from a strong showing at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents’ 2018 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (AM/PIC).