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It is sometimes difficult to see the bright side when the cost of gas and groceries continues to rise. The tough economy can be overwhelming unless you convince yourself … MORE »Posted: 4/10/13Chill Your Bill
A long Winter season and a short Spring remind us that Summer temperatures will be here soon. Cooling your home in the summer can require more than half of … MORE »Posted: 4/10/13Termites Ready to Swarm
Spring rain in many parts of the state coupled with warmer temperatures are likely to trigger some termite swarms. Dr. Michael Waldvogel, NCSU Extension Entomologist states, “Termite swarms that … MORE »Posted: 4/2/13EPA Marks March 18-24 is Fifth Annual Fix a Leak Week
This story was copied from a news release. One in every 10 homes has a leak that is wasting at least 90 gallons of water per day WASHINGTON — … MORE »Posted: 3/18/13Quilters Donate Lap Blankets
Jo Co Quilters donated forty-five lap blankets to Community and Senior Services for recipients of home-delivered meals. The lap blankets have been made over the past year from materials … MORE »Posted: 1/16/13Uninvited Holiday Guests at Christmas
PEST ALERT December 20, 2012 From: Steve Frank, Extension Entomologist Uninvited Holiday Guests: Part 1 Christmas trees like other crops have many pests that feed on them. Also like … MORE »Posted: 12/20/122012 Heritage Quilt Show
Johnston County Extension and Community Association is proud to present their Annual Heritage Quilt Show on Thursday, October 11 through Saturday October 13, 2012. Members of the Johnston County … MORE »Posted: 7/17/12Chill Your Bill with Energy Saving Tips
Cooling your home in the summer can require more than half of your energy budget. So just how do you reduce your energy demands this summer? Simple solutions such … MORE »Posted: 6/5/12Jo Co Quilters make Bags for Harbor
JoCo Quilters members, an Extension & Community Association Club with Johnston County Cooperative Extension present filled ditty bags to Mary Hodge from Harbor. Club members made the bags from … MORE »Posted: 2/23/12Put Your Money to Good Use
It is tax time, and time to think where you can put YOUR money to use. That is right, that is YOUR money, no the government’s money, so use … MORE »Posted: 2/9/12Exterminate the Bah Hum Bug!
I have been getting lots of calls about unwanted pests in the home, but what about pests during the holidays? Often times we find ourselves at the end of … MORE »Posted: 12/2/11Making flood-damaged homes habitable
When it comes to cleaning a flood-damaged home, safety comes first. North Carolina Cooperative Extension offers these tips: Before beginning any cleanup effort, be sure the power or gas … MORE »Posted: 8/29/11Dealing with stress in the wake of the storm
Families who weather particularly bad storms such as Hurricane Irene are likely to experience stress. Recognizing the signs and taking steps to cope with them is key to reducing … MORE »Posted: 8/29/11Celebrating Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Service: The Centennial of Home Demonstration Clubs and Family and Consumer Sciences
Did you know Family & Consumer Sciences and the Extension & Community Association are responsible for: war bond sales that provided over one-half of the $4 million cost for … MORE »Posted: 5/11/11Beware of Fraud following Tornadoes
We see the best in people in the aftermath of a disaster in offers of aid to those who have suffered losses. But we also see the worst in … MORE »Posted: 4/25/11LINKS
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Family Resource Management
- Housing
- Human Development
- North Carolina Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- Soil Science: Septic Systems and Soil Properties
- Vermicomposting in North Carolina
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Universal Design
- Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network (CYFERnet)
- National eXtension Initiative
- North Carolina Solar Center
