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 Handmade Harvest Craft Expo

Handmade Harvest Craft Expo

Showcase your handmade goods and celebrate the spirit of community craftsmanship! Our Craft Expo is open to ages 3 to …

Cover photo for School's Out (Almost)...Now What?

School's Out (Almost)...Now What?

School’s Out (Almost)…Now What? Pretty soon school will be out and the kids will be home all day. Don’t let …

Cover photo for Summer 2023 P-EBT Benefit

Summer 2023 P-EBT Benefit

After this summer 2023, Pandemic EBT benefits will end. The requirements for summer benefits IS different than it has …

Food & Personal Care Donation Drive

Mattamuskeet School Blessing Boxes

Last school year brought a new resource to Mattamuskeet School through the blessing boxes for food and personal hygiene …

Spring 2023 classes

FCS Spring 2023 Classes

Late winter/early spring 2023 classes are now scheduled! Family & Consumer Sciences will be hosting a 3-part series on …

ITK_012323

Money Saving Strategies

Where do we start with saving money? Creating a WRITTEN budget is a great starting point. We recommend actually …

ECA-Logo-green-1024x955

ECA Scholarship Application

*SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE* Applications for the North Carolina Extension and Community Association (ECA) Scholarships are now available! Applicants may be …

pressure canner

Pressure Canning Class 2022

Join Hyde County’s FCS agent in a hands-on workshop learning how to pressure can! Low acid foods (high in …

Produce Classes 2022

Summer 2022 Preservation Classes

Spring is here, which means summer is coming! While your gardens aren’t yet ready for harvesting, we are making …

Venison_filling jars2

Canning Wild Game Meat Class

Join Hyde County’s FCS Agent to learn how to safely operate a pressure canner, allowing preservation of your wild …

drying herbs

Dehydrating Class (Herbs)

Have you planted an herb garden but aren’t able to utilize all the herbs before the plant gets out …

pickles

Pickling Class

Pickling foods creates a tasty product using salt, spices, vinegar and/or sugar. The acidic environment in pickling is important …

Vacuum_sealer_with_food_sealed_on_wooden_table_and_rolls_of_plastic_for_sealing

Freeze to Preserve Classes

One of the simplest and most cost-effective methods to preserve produce and meat is by freezing. While this may …

pressure canner

Pressure Canning Classes

Join Hyde County’s FCS agent in a hands-on workshop learning how to pressure can! Low acid foods (high in …

Learn More Using the Resources Below

    Extension Topics

    More Extension Programs at NC State University

    National Cooperative Extension Project Sites

    Publications, Information, and News

    Recent Publications related to Home & Family

    Appropriate Limits for Young Children: A Guide for Discipline

    This publication describes the basic reasons for a child's misbehavior and how you can become …

    19 hours ago

    Infant Development

    This publication provides some general guidelines for normal infant social, physical and cognitive development.

    19 hours agoGrowing Together

    Self-Esteem in Children

    This publication for parents and caregiver describes strategies for building a child's sense of self-esteem, …

    19 hours ago

    A Little Help From Your Friends: Finding Strength in Your Community

    In the event of economic stress or hardship, it is a good time to step …

    Telling the Kids You Lost Your Job

    Is losing your job a possibility or a reality? Few families have savings to buffer …

    When You Take Care of Mom and Hold Down a Job

    Taking care of a parent, spouse or older relative while holding down a full-time job …

    Ripe and unripe fruit growing on a fig tree.

    Growing Fruit Trees in Childcare Center Gardens

    Early childhood educators can easily engage children in growing, harvesting, and preparing tree fruits that …

    A bunch of ripe, purple muscadine grapes on the vine.

    Growing Muscadines in Childcare Center Gardens

    While children are having fun growing, harvesting, and eating delicious, nutritious, fresh fruits and vegetables …