Spend Time With Your Kids in the Kitchen
With the winter months here and the weather finally feeling like the holiday season, take some time with your …
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.
Maintain, Don't Gain This Holiday Season
The Eat Smart, Move More Holiday Challenge is underway! Rather than focusing on trying to lose weight, this FREE seven-week challenge provides …
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 …
Help McDowell 4-H "Share the Warmth"
As the temperatures start dropping and Old Man Winter starts nipping at our noses we would like to introduce …
Health Coverage Enrollment Event
There will be health coverage enrollment assistance available for FREE on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 5 to 7 p.m. …
The McDowell Mythbusters Minute
It’s 2020! In Extension, we have had to adapt to working in an environment where we have limited face …
Making Thanksgiving Safe Without Missing People Too Much
Thanksgiving starts off the holiday season for many of us. It can be full of family and friends gathering …
Spotlight on North Carolina's State Vegetable: The Sweet Potato
Did you know the sweet potato was officially designated the State Vegetable of North Carolina by the General Assembly of …
Pumpkin Season Is Here!
Kick off the pumpkin season by making your own pumpkin puree! First, cut open the pumpkin and remove the …
Online Med Instead of Meds Program in October!
More Instructors. More Social Interaction. More tools. Med Instead of Meds is coming in October 2020! Family and Consumer Sciences …
Enjoy Safe Infused Water
With the hot summer months still here, a refreshing treat can be getting some infused water to help replenish …
S.M.A.R.T Goals
Learning to eat smart, move more, and stay healthy takes practice! Don’t be discouraged if you don’t meet your …
Nature Adventures FREE Fall Virtual Learning Series
Calling all teachers, homeschool families, and educators who want to spice up your fall education plan! Announcing Nature Adventures, a virtual learning …
Attention: Parents, Teachers, & Virtual Students
I hope everyone has gotten off to a smooth start this school year. Changes can take time to get …
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 …
What to Do With All That Summer Squash!
This time of year we can find ourselves with more summer squash and zucchini then we know what to …
Kids in the Park Outdoor Adventures
As a follow up to our hiking trails adventures and contest we would like to introduce everyone to “Kids …
McDowell 4-H Summer Discovery Hiking Trails
I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. We at McDowell 4-H are really missing our traditional …
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 …
Fresh Produce Safety Tips
With the concerns with COVID-19, many have questions about fresh produce and if we have to do anything special …
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Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
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Thawing Food Safely
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Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
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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 …
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Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …