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 …
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.
Fresh Produce Safety Tips
With the concerns with COVID-19, many have questions about fresh produce and if we have to do anything special …
It's Tomato Time
Fresh local tomatoes are available in North Carolina from July to October. There are many different varieties of tomatoes …
Kids in the Kitchen Summer Program
Join us July 13–17, 2020, for this summer’s edition of Kids in the Kitchen. Participants will use household ingredients …
Farms, Food, & You: a Podcast Series
Issues in agriculture affect not just farmers. They influence your life everyday. The podcast, “Farms, Food and You” …
McDowell 4-H Summer Discovery Status
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused NC State University to not allow any youth face to face interactions through mid-August. …
Take the Pledge - Count on Me NC
We all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe and healthy. When visiting restaurants, businesses, and …
It's Finally Strawberry Season!
Strawberry season is upon us! Strawberries contain lots of vitamin C which can help to support your immune system. …
What’s in Season? Dark Leafy Greens!
With the start of early Spring, the growing season begins. Many of us are trying to eat healthier and …
4-H Presentations Have Gone Digital!
North Carolina 4-H has decided to make our 4-H presentation competition digital for 2020. All categories and rules will …
Food Preservation Made Easy: Pressure Canning on May 12th
Join in for the next sessions on Pressure Canning on May 12th and Dehydration on May 19 Take Your …
Recipes From the Pantry
It can be so stressful to create healthy snacks. Chips, cookies, and other snacks are prepackaged and are much …
McDowell 4-H Volunteer Opportunity
In these trying times, we are trying to help all that are affected by all the recent events. The …
Vegetable Gardening 101
Many people are looking to meet their food needs with their own vegetable garden. For some, our parents did …
Great COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension has compiled resources on COVID-19 around agriculture, food, youth, health, and wellness, as well as other …
Keeping Food Safe During COVID 19
Have you been wondering if our food is safe or how to best keep it safe? During this time …
What to Fix for Dinner?
It’s the age-old question, what do I fix for dinner? SuperCook is here for the rescue! Supercook.com is a …
Pantry Tips & Tricks: March Is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month. EFNEP is always thinking about nutrition, but this month is a good time to …
Eat Right Bite by Bite: March Is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and the Topic this year is: “Eat Right Bite by Bite.” National Nutrition Month …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Starting in 2020
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, or just simply – food? Do you want to support efforts in the community …
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- 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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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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