College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
COVID-19 Resources for the Public
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T is providing resources to promote the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. Extension is continuing to share research-based information to help people make decisions that improve their communities and their lives.
- Teach Kids Healthy Eating Early (Printable PDF)
- Creating a Low-Tech, Low-Cost Home Makerspace for Kids (Download the printable PDF here)
- Surviving Working at Home While Kids Learn at Home (Download the printable PDF here)
- Ages and Stages: Understanding Child Development Helps in Home Schooling (Download the printable PDF Here)
- Sharing Vegetable Production Equipment During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Download the printable PDF here)
- Growing Fruiting Vegetables in Containers (Download the printable PDF here)
- User-Friendly Technology for Farming and Gardening (Download the printable PDF here)
- How to Start a Victory Garden (Download the printable PDF here)
- The Many Benefits of Agriculture (Printable PDF)
- Farm Financial Assistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Download the printable PDF here)
- 7 Sun-Safe Tips for Farmers and Gardeners (Download the printable PDF here)
- Safety Tips for Your Farm and Garden (Download the printable PDF here)
- 5 Veggies You Can Grow at Home (Download the printable PDF here)
- Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Garden from Seeds (Download the printable PDF here)
- Spring Field Vegetable Production during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Download the printable PDF here)
- Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Through Shared Equipment and Tools (Download the printable PDF here)
- Risk Management Basics: What Every Farmer Needs to Know (Download printable PDF here)
- How to Build a Portable Hand-Washing Station (Video)
- Preventing Produce Contamination (Video)
- COVID-19 Community Garden Guidelines (PDF)
- 11 Suggestions for Managing PTS During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Download the printable PDF here)
- Best Practices for Buying Meat Directly from Farmers (Download the printable PDF here)
- Tips for Using Hand Sanitizer (Download the printable PDF here)
- Germs Are Everywhere (Download the printable PDF here)
- Get Off the Couch and Move! (Download the printable PDF here)
- Grocery Store Alternatives: Farmers Markets and On-Farm Pickups (Download the printable PDF here)
- Stocking Up? Follow These 14 Tips for Storing Food Safely (Download the printable PDF here)
- Got to Cook! Do You Have the Basics? (Download the printable PDF here)
- Recipes for Meatless Meals (Download the printable PDF here)
- Storing and Reheating Leftovers
- Hand-Washing Guide (Printable PDF)
As the outreach arm of the university’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Extension uses a variety of methods to address the needs of individuals, small farmers, families, youth and communities with limited resources. Extension is delivering useful information, such as educational activities for children and easy, healthy recipes, through its social media accounts: @NCATExtension on Twitter and Cooperative Extension at A&T on Facebook.