Same Mission, New Methods
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Collapse ▲The recent COVID-19 pandemic has already changed the way we work and communicate along with introducing new phrases into our lexicon like “social distancing,” “shelter in place,” and “essential industries.” While spending a lot more time in isolation (along with three kids, a wife, a dog, and nine chickens) the last phrase, in particular, got me thinking about what exactly is essential in our daily lives. The term essential is defined as something that is “absolutely necessary or extremely important”. Interestingly enough, when N.C. Cooperative Extension streamlined its mission a few years ago to be more intentional about its focus, the core areas identified were Agriculture and Food, Health and Nutrition, and 4-H Youth Development.
Now, more than ever, I believe we can recognize why each of these defined areas are critically important to our lives. Agriculture and agri-business as related to food production and the stability of our food supply, health, and nutrition including mental and physical well-being along with food safety and dietetics, and the 4-H Youth Development program which instills the valuable life skills that young people need to be successful in college and careers.
Although COVID-19 has changed the way that Extension delivers these services to our clientele, it has not changed the commitment to our mission. Over the past few weeks, our Lee County team has begun developing virtual content available on our Facebook page designed to address relevant topics related to the unprecedented times in which we are living. Topics covered so far have included: tips on where to find fresh and local foods, produce and food safety, best practices while grocery shopping, cooking and meal planning on a budget, managing family stress, creative ways to stay active while at home, educational indoor and outdoor science projects for kids, as well as many others. I would encourage you to follow our North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center Facebook page for similar information. Also, we would love to hear back from you if you have topics or information that you would like to see us cover. Our team looks forward to continuing to provide credible and research-based information to improve the quality of life for our community. Stay safe and well.
Bill Stone is County Extension Director for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County.