Bullying Prevention: Empathy, Understanding and Respect
October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006 and has since been a time to acknowledge …
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National Farmers Market Week
August 6 – 12, 2023 This year marks the 24th annual celebration of National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) A week …
Don't Just Survive This Summer, Thrive!
Summer used to be a simpler time for parents and their children. Operating at a slower pace than the …
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
A Toolbox of Coping Techniques Mental health is a continuum that everyone moves on throughout our lives, and just like …
Pet Ownership
National Pet Day is April 11, 2023 Did you know an estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet? There is …
Helping Children Bloom
Parents are continually encouraged to read aloud to their children from birth. Learning and development happens in the home …
March Is Living Well Month!
March is Living Well Month and a great time to get on the right path. Taking charge of your …
Knife Skills 101
Learn basic knife skills like: How to properly hold a knife How to hone a knife How to perform knife cuts Develop proper …
Chia Seeds - Super Food
Chia seeds are among the richest plant sources of the ALA omega-3 fatty acid which has been linked to …
Family and Consumer Sciences Program Advisory
North Carolina Cooperative Extension serves the citizens of Burke County in the areas of food and agricultural, health and …
It's Time to Talk Turkey!
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it so I want you to begin thinking about food safety to …
National Pumpkin Day
National Pumpkin Day is October 26th and we are celebrating at the Cooperative Extension Office by offering up some …