Skip to main content

Logo for N.C. Cooperative Extension N.C. Cooperative Extension Homepage

Home & Family

en Español / em Português
Español

El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.

Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.


Português

Inglês é o idioma de controle desta página. Na medida que haja algum conflito entre o texto original em Inglês e a tradução, o Inglês prevalece.

Ao clicar no link de tradução, um serviço gratuito de tradução será ativado para converter a página para o Português. Como em qualquer tradução pela internet, a conversão não é sensivel ao contexto e pode não ocorrer a tradução para o significado orginal. O serviço de Extensão da Carolina do Norte (NC State Extension) não garante a exatidão do texto traduzido. Por favor, observe que algumas funções ou serviços podem não funcionar como esperado após a tradução.


English

English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.

Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.

Collapse ▲
Cover photo for Building Safe Communities

Building Safe Communities

Brian Duckworth, retired Lieutenant Detective RCSO, and retired Fire Fighter, will be speaking on a series of classes addressing …

AGAwareflyer

AGAware Worskshop

Are Your Farm Finances on Course? As a farmer (and CEO of your business), managing your finances can be …

vegetables in a basket

Vegetables

This time of year, we can find many great options at our local farmers markets where fresh produce, eggs, …

sewing

Stitchin’ with Extension

Want to learn how to sew or improve your current skills? Then this is the series for you! Beginner …

rice ans bowl

One-Bowl Meals

Did you know one-bowl meals are a great way to build a well-balanced meal? One-bowl meals have many nutritional …

Shop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, and value-added products Local arts and crafts vendors.

Collards, Crafts and Community 2023

All the heavy frost we have recently seen blanketing our landscapes definitely suggests winter is coming and ushering in …

Shop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, and value-added products Local arts and crafts vendors.

A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 2, 2023 O.P. OWENS AGRICULTURE CENTER 455 CATON ROAD LUMBERTON, NC 28359 Shop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, …

Cover photo for Better Breakfast Month

Better Breakfast Month

Did you know September is Better Breakfast Month? Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day? This …

Cover photo for Why Use a Thermometer?

Why Use a Thermometer?

I have received several phone calls this month and last, inquiring, “Is my food safe to eat?” Many individuals …

Cover photo for Fall Into Extension

Fall Into Extension

It’s that time of year when the sweltering heat gets so bad, you’d think a chicken could lay an …

Recent Publications related to Home & Family

Balled and burlapped Fraser fir and white pine trees.

Selection and Care of Living Christmas Trees

One of the more enjoyable Christmas traditions is to replant a living Christmas tree into …

17 hours agoChristmas Tree Notes
Field of large, glossy, dark green, Fraser fir Christmas trees

Selection and Care of Christmas Trees

This factsheet covers selecting the right Christmas tree for your needs, as well as caring …

17 hours agoChristmas Tree Notes
Map of brown marmorated stink bug sightings in North Carolina by county.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (North Carolina)

Brown marmorated stink bug description, life history, damage, and control.

2 weeks ago

Focus on Residential Water Conservation

Most North Carolina homeowners could easily reduce their indoor water consumption by about 30 percent …

8/22/24
Bee Gap

Africanized Honey Bees: Prevention and Control

This factsheet provides basic information about prevention and control of Africanized honey bees prior to …

Three common yellowjackets

Non-Honey Bee Stinging Insects in North Carolina

This article describes and defines the different types of insects that sting and are also …

8/21/24

Africanized Honey Bees: Some Questions and Answers

This factsheet answers basic questions about Africanized honey bees. (Part 3 of a 3-part series)

AHB

Africanized Honey Bees: Where Are They Now, and When Will They Arrive in North Carolina?

This factsheet outlines the history, movement, distribution, and present status of the Africanized honey bee …