Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware
Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Keep Your Thanksgiving Meal Safe
Many people enjoy a traditional dinner during the holiday season. Each Thanksgiving, more than 46 million turkeys are prepared …
Don't Gain during the Holiday Season
This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and 5 pounds …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
Local Food Demonstration Kit & Recipe Cards: A Local Food Resource for Agents and Beyond
The Local Food Preparation Workgroup of the Local Food Program Team has created a variety of local-food-focused recipe cards …
Trusted Food Preservation Resources
Here are some trusted resources to help you with your food preservation questions. The National Center for Home Food Preservation …
Asparagus - Grow It, Eat It!
Versatile asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse that pairs well with fish, beef, shrimp, veal, chicken, and pasta, but is …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Visiting You-Pick-It Operations
Davidson County is operating under Governor Cooper’s executive order to “stay-at-home” unless you are visiting essential businesses, such as …
America’s Food Supply – What’s Happening?
America’s Food Supply – What’s Happening? If you are missing the luxury of going to your favorite restaurant and setting …
Food Safety in Power Outages
Food Safety in Power Outages A power outage may occur during a seasonal storm and keeping food safe can be …
List of Local Dairy Processors
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dairy products have been hard to come by. If you, someone you know, or …
Sanders Ridge Farm Brings on New Farmers in Yadkin County
Claudia and Steven Townsend drove the back roads of North Carolina for two years looking for farm lease opportunities …
Video Conferences With Zoom
Zoom is a video-conferencing application that can be used to host virtual meetings and workshops. During this time of …
COVID-19 Shopping and Handling Groceries
Are you worried about COVID-19 at the grocery store? Follow these 4 easy tips: Use hand sanitizer and cart wipes Shop alone …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Radon: Your Home and Your Health
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste, so it could be present …
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
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- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
1/6/21
Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
1/6/21
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
10/21/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20