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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 December - Fresh Picks

December - Fresh Picks

As the chill of winter begins to settle across North Carolina, local farms are still delivering fresh, flavorful produce. …

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Fresh from the Fall Garden

Did you know you can grow fresh, healthy vegetables well past summer? Fall is a great time to garden …

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November - Fresh Picks

November is a great month to visit your local farmers market in North Carolina. Cooler weather brings a variety …

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October - Fresh Picks

As the air cools and leaves begin to turn, Eastern North Carolina’s fields are bursting with some of fall’s …

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September - Fresh Picks

Eastern North Carolina is rich in farmland, and this time of year, that means plenty of fresh produce is …

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February Is Heart Health Month

February heart calendar February is a time for us to reconnect with ourselves and a time for us to focus …

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Fall Food Preservation Series

Fall has finally arrived and Fall canning classes are here! Celebrate the bounty of the harvest through food preservation. …

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Family Food Creations

Ever wanted to learn to cook as a family? Family Food Creations is a 5 week series of cooking …

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Living Well Month

North Carolina Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Professionals Help Area Residents to “Live Well” Health is a lot more …

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Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle

February is American Heart Month. You have the power to take action to protect yourself against heart disease. Small …

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 …

11/12/25

Pickle and Pickle Product Problems

This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …

11/5/25For Safety's Sake

Thawing Food Safely

This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.

11/5/25For Safety's Sake
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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 …

10/27/25
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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

10/27/25Local Foods
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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

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

10/27/25Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

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

10/27/25Local Foods
People work in a community food garden.

Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

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

10/27/25Local Foods