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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.

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Cover photo for Fall Food Preservation Tips

Fall Food Preservation Tips

With the fall months starting, it is a time to finish up some canning for those colder winter months. …

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Eat Better, Eat Together Month

Let’s celebrate Eat Better, Eat Together Month for October. There are so many activities in the evenings that pull …

winter squash on vine

Winter Squash: What Do I Do???

Don’t be intimidated by winter squash! Winter squash, unlike their counterparts summer squash, have a hard rind. This allows …

french toast and fruit

National Better Breakfast Month

September is National Better Breakfast Month. This is a great time to take stock of what you’re eating in …

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Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

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Jammin’ With Strawberries

You know you are getting close to summer when everywhere you turn there are strawberries. They are at the …

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4-H Summer Discovery

We are putting the finishing touches on our 2021 4-H Summer Discovery Program. We will post our activities and …

Trail market for Fonta Flora on Point Lookout Trail

Community Health Assessment Survey

Every 3 years, the Foothills Health District compiles comprehensive data (Community Health Assessment) that helps the local Health Department …

Strawberry Sauce

National Strawberry Month

May is known as National Strawberry Month. Strawberries are grown year-round, but the peak season is April through July. …

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WNC Ferment On!

Fermentation is the process where the natural bacteria found in fresh vegetables utilize the carbohydrates to reproduce and excrete …

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Get Outside and Explore!

Springtime is a great time to get outside and move more. Take advantage of the beautiful, cool sunshine days …

4-H Clover

4-H Summer Camp 2021

We are planning to attend Betsy Jeff-Penn 4-H Camp in Reidsville, North Carolina from June 20–25. Spots are available …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …

4/3/24Local Foods
4-H students hold chickens.

4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

4/3/24Local Foods
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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

4/3/24Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

4/3/24Local Foods
A food bank warehouse with boxes of produce.

Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

4/3/24Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

4/3/24Local Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

4/3/24Local Foods
Volunteers sort food at a food bank.

Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

4/3/24Local Foods