Post Written By Brandi Silver, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences

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Brandi SilverExtension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center

Parents are continually encouraged to read aloud to their children from birth. Learning and development happens in the home …

March is Living Well Month and a great time to get on the right path. Taking charge of your …

Chia seeds are among the richest plant sources of the ALA omega-3 fatty acid which has been linked to …

North Carolina Cooperative Extension serves the citizens of Burke County in the areas of food and agricultural, health and …

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it so I want you to begin thinking about food safety to …

Today we are going to direct our attention to your home electrical system. Every year electrical products are associated …

Similar to your personal health, your home’s health will decline without regular maintenance and care. Today, I am going …

Many different contaminants may be found in your home, including radon, lead paint, asbestos, tobacco smoke, carbon monoxide, mercury, …

Everyone wants to keep their home pest free but you may not realize the harm bugs, rodents and other …

Have you ever wondered what’s in the dirt found inside of our homes? Dirt contains many contaminants including pollen, …

Having a healthy lifestyle means more than just eating healthy and getting plenty of physical activity. Living in a …

Can you remember the last time you had fish for dinner? If you can’t recall, it could be more …