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Home & Family
Holiday Food Gifting Pointers
The holidays are a time when many of us are busy in our kitchens preparing homemade food gifts to …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely
Next week starts the beginning of the busy holiday season. This year is a little different and we have …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Health, Wealth, and the Holidays Workshop Series
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension agents from Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Mecklenburg, and Orange Counties for any or all of the …
Dining With Diabetes
November is Diabetes awareness month. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly 1.6 million Americans have diabetes, …
Caswell County 4-H Wreath and Garland Fundraiser
It’s almost that time of year again! Caswell County 4-H is having their annual wreath and garland fundraiser. Beautify …
Dining With Diabetes
Family and Consumer Sciences agents from Caswell, Chatham, Orange, Randolph, and Rowan Counties have teamed together to bring you …
Pecan Scab Disease
Pecan Scab Disease More than likely, the black spots you see on pecan leaves and shucks are due to pecan …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Infused Water Safety Tips
Infused Water Safety Tips Even though there have been no food-borne outbreaks associated with infused waters, if left unrefrigerated, there …
Be Prepared for a Financial Emergency
COVID-19 and its impact has left many families facing serious financial hardships, and the end still appears to be …
Crape Myrtle Disease: Sooty Mold
Leaf and stem surfaces are covered with a black sooty substance, causing them to appear black and dirty. Sooty …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
Meet Our New Small Farms Agent
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Caswell County Center is happy to welcome our new Small Farms Agent, Anass Banna. Read the announcement …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Caswell County April Newsletter
Hello clients, here is a look at N.C. Cooperative Extension of Caswell County’s April Newsletter. We hope you are …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …
Radon: Your Home and Your Health
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste, so it could be present …
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