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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During this month, …
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.
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During this month, …
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and Consumer Science (FCS) …
In conjunction with N.C. A&T State University’s Small Farms Week, McDowell County along with other County Centers across the …
Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health …
Are you looking for easy, quick, healthy recipes for your family? How about nutritious snacks for the kids? Would …
It’s hard to imagine a time when we didn’t know COVID-19 existed. Now when people say “virus,” we know …
With 2020 behind us and 2021 just starting, it is a good time to take a look at the …
Thank you to all that donated and help make McDowell 4-H’s Share the Warmth donation drive a huge success! …
The top resolutions for each year are almost always the same, every New Year. People want to lose weight, …
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
With the winter months here and the weather finally feeling like the holiday season, take some time with your …
The Eat Smart, Move More Holiday Challenge is underway! Rather than focusing on trying to lose weight, this FREE seven-week challenge provides …
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
As the temperatures start dropping and Old Man Winter starts nipping at our noses we would like to introduce …
There will be health coverage enrollment assistance available for FREE on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 5 to 7 p.m. …
It’s 2020! In Extension, we have had to adapt to working in an environment where we have limited face …
Thanksgiving starts off the holiday season for many of us. It can be full of family and friends gathering …
Did you know the sweet potato was officially designated the State Vegetable of North Carolina by the General Assembly of …
Kick off the pumpkin season by making your own pumpkin puree! First, cut open the pumpkin and remove the …
More Instructors. More Social Interaction. More tools. Med Instead of Meds is coming in October 2020! Family and Consumer Sciences …
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …