Bring Hypertension to a Halt
Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It is a condition that puts a higher amount of force …
Community
Cape Fear River Basin Action Plan & Rock Arch Ramp
On May 30, the Cape Fear River Partnership, a coalition of state and federal natural resources agencies, academic entities, …
Holiday Challenge 2019
Join us this year for the 2019 Eat Smart, Move More Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge! This year the …
Fall Extension Events to Remember
As fall moves along and we wonder where the year has gone, I thought it might be a good …
Extension Master Gardener Christmas Plant Sale
I can almost smell the Thanksgiving turkey being pulled from the oven and placed on a table full of …
Can Cheese Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
Question: I’ve seen a lot of conflicting information on whether cheese can be part of a HEALTHY DIET. Overall …
MyPlate: Different Types of Dairy
MyPlate is a fun tool used to identify the five food groups we should try to include in each …
CCA Training, December 10-12
CCA_web form registration 2019 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Johnston County will host the annual CCA training once again. Come and receive …
How to Create a Healthy Game Plan
Making a plan before heading to the store can help you get organized, save money, and choose healthy options. Shop …
Are You Prepared for Wildfire
This week the Drought Monitor map indicates that large portions of North Carolina are drying out. Even after a …
MyPlate: Focusing on Whole Grains
MyPlate is a fun tool used to identify the five food groups we should try to include in each …
NCDA&CS Offers Pesticide Clean Up Assistance
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offers pesticide clean-up assistance to farmers impacted by Hurricane Dorian …
Video Series Focuses on Flood Recovery
Cleaning up after a house floods, and dealing with the emotional toll it generates, can be a long, hard …
Hurricane Dorian Weather Maps - N.C. Poultry Operations
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has provided weather maps related to Hurricane Dorian that include dots …
Emergency Animal Mortality Disposal - N.C. Requirements
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of North Carolina, we want to revisit existing guidance/requirements related to animal mortality. …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/5/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
Picking Up After the Storm on Pasture-Based Livestock Farms
Managing storms is a part of any agricultural production system, and it is brought close to home each time …
Livestock Shelter Open in Rocky Mount
The East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center has opened its doors as a storm refuge center for livestock including …
NCDA&CS Update on Hurricane Dorian (9/4/19)
This newsletter contains important information from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division’s Livestock Unit …
Dealing With Snakes After a Storm
Like other residents in the path of a major storm, snakes become displaced and left homeless. As a result, …
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