COVID-19 Food Safety Resources
The following resources provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals at home and for …
Home & Family
COVID-19 Preventative Measures
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION Current evidence suggests that novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces. Cleaning followed …
COVID-19 Preventative Measures
CLEAN YOUR HANDS OFTEN The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Washing your …
Healthy Pantry - Healthy Family
Over the course of the last week, my family and I along with the rest of the world have …
Turkey Tips for the upcoming Holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, many are already making plans for cooking the turkey. So how much …
Holiday Gifts
Giving a special gift of food during the holidays is a great way to put your home food preservation …
The Art of Fermentation
The Art of Fermentation is designed for anyone interested in learning more about safely fermenting at home. We will …
Adult Sewing Classes
Several Adult Sewing Classes have been scheduled over the next two months. Julie Sawyer, Area Extension Agent, Family and …
Lady Bird Beetles
I mention these insects every year and many of you probably know everything I could tell you about them. …
Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are large, black and yellow bees often seen hovering around the eaves of a house, wooden fences, …
Poultry 101 Class
The Macon County Poultry Club will present a Poultry 101Class on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 10 a.m.–noon at …
NC Safe Plates Offered in Macon County
Class : April 29 & 30, 2019, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Exam: May 1, 2019, from 9 a.m.–noon Print Registration Form …
What Kind of Christmas Tree Should I Buy?
Thanksgiving is upon us and many people decorate for Christmas at this time. So the question is, “What kind …
Fall 2018 Healthy Family Newsletter
Want to know what’s happening with Family and Consumer Sciences in Macon County? Julie Sawyer, Area Extension Agent, Family …
Three Class Series: Cook Smart / Eat Smart
In these three-part series, participants will learn to cook quick meals within their food budget. The Cook Smart Eat …
2018 Summer Food Preservation Classes
Monday, July 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – The Basics of Canning – This class is scheduled in the evening so …
Mosquito Control Around the Home
Mosquitoes are important pests because their biting activity often interferes with outdoor activities. They may transmit disease organisms to …
Pesticide Disposal Day
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County, will hold a pesticide disposal/collection day in cooperation with the N.C. Department of …
2018 4-H Spring Plant Sale
Each year Macon County 4-H sells great fruit and berry plants to our families and the community. Our Annual …
Apple Grafting Workshop
The Macon County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension will hold a grafting workshop on Tuesday, March 13. The class …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Family Life
- Healthy Homes
- Home Energy Conservation
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
- Center for Universal Design
- Macon County Dept of Social Services
- Macon County Senior Services
- Macon Program for Progress
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Home & Family
Preventive Home Maintenance Check-Up
This publication offers a simple guide to home maintenance and includes an inspection checklist.
3 days ago — A Home For Your Family
A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People
This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …
3 days ago
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 …
3 days ago
Protecting Valuable Records
Many people assume that floods, storms, hurricanes and other disasters happen to someone else, and …
3 days ago — Disaster Preparedness
A Disaster Kit for Staying at Home
This publication covers the supplies you will need at home in the event of an …
3 days ago — Disaster Preparedness
Helping Your Family Prepare Before a Disaster
Don’t be reluctant to talk with your family about the possibility of a hurricane, fire, …
3 days ago — Disaster Preparedness
COVID-19 General Guidance for Retail Food Environments
This factsheet offers guidance for retail establishments during a viral respiratory outbreak, like the coronavirus …
4 days ago
COVID-19 and Other Viral Respiratory Illnesses: Preventative Measures
This factsheet offers practical guidelines for keeping yourself healthy during a viral respiratory outbreak like …
1 week ago