2026 Extension at Home Online Program Schedule

(Updated: Jan. 8, 2026, 11:51 a.m.)
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Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for our 2026 Extension At Home Online Series.Extension at Home is a program designed to address important topics affecting individual and family life. This Lunch & Learn Series will be presented live online on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 Noon. Unable to make it? No problem!  Still register, and you will receive the recording and resources by email to view at your leisure.

Topic schedule for January - June 2026 (the second half will be posted in June).

1/13/26 - Cut the Clutter!
2/10/26 - Positively Plant-Packed Meals
3/10/26 - Discover the Power of Nutrition
4/14/26 - Mindfulness Fundamentals
5/12/26 - Fire Up The Grill: Grilling & Food Safety Tips
6/09/26 - Savvy Meat Cuts: Budget Better

Individual registration is required for each topic you wish to join/receive the recording for. 

You can also visit: go.ncsu.edu/extensionathome for more details and to register.

This workshop is part of the 2026 "Extension at Home" Lunch and Learn series, brought to you by a collaboration of N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents. This series will feature a new topic each month related to Family and Consumer Sciences.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • How much does it cost? These courses are offered at no cost to participants.

  • Can I attend if I don't live in one of the listed counties? Yes, everyone is welcome to join via Zoom.
  • What if I cannot attend a live session? Please register anyway. Each month, a recording of the session and materials will be sent out for participants who weren't able to join.
  • How can I find out about more workshops like this? Feel free to contact Virginia C. Lopez at (336)703-2867 or virginia_lopez@ncsu.edu for detailed information.

N.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation and veteran status.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to Leslie Rose, County Extension Director, at (336) 703-2850. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.”