2020 Maintain, Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge
Maintain, Don’t Gain This Holiday Season This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many …
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.
Healthy Holiday Food Drive
Drop off donations at the Food Bank CENC at Greenville, 1712 Union St, Greenville, NC 27834 Don’t want to drop …
Trick or Treat during a Pandemic
Debating on having your children trick or treat this year? Click below to see Dr. Benjamin Chapman, Professor and Food Safety …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
—Written By Sarah Kirby, State Program Leader for Family & Consumer Sciences & Professor Agricultural & Human Sciences NC State …
Home Canning Basics
Due to the pandemic, shelves are empty of all things canning – jars, lids, canners, pectin, tools. Many people …
Saving Milk
Here’s an article on why it’s not safe to can milk at home. — Written By Debbie Stroud, Area Specialized Agent, …
31-Day Water & Wellness Challenge 2020
It’s almost time to put your swimsuits and beach umbrellas away, but don’t pack up your water bottle! Cooler …
Free Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing Available
Don’t you just love all of the great fresh fruits and vegetables that are part of summer? Whether you …
Try It Tuesdays: Agua Fresca
Agua frescas (Spanish: water refreshments) are popular in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean and are made from …
Try It Tuesdays
Ratatouille is a great way to incorporate those summer veggies! You can make Ratatouille and then serve the leftovers …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association, and Visit NC is excited …
Camp, Cook, Play!!!
Free Virtual Summer Cooking Camp!! Make healthy and delicious food each week!! Register today!! July 16–August 20, 2020, each Thursday …
Focus Group Opportunity: Providing Feedback About Face Coverings
Seeking Participants – What Do You Think About Face Coverings During COVID-19? Do you live in North Carolina? Do you …
Learn the Difference Between Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing
You’ve heard with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) people say you need to disinfect. But first, what is the …
Free Online Med Instead of Meds Class
The Med Instead of Meds class series will help you Go Med by exploring 7 simple steps to eating …
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program
North Carolina has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. This program will provide extra …
Pickled Onions
Have you tried pickled onions before? Perhaps when you’ve gone out to eat? Learn how to make them at …
COVID-19 and Local Foods: Seminar to Review Collaborative Farm Product Distribution Models
The COVID-19 pandemic has focused public attention on our food supply chain. While some bottlenecks have developed, experts are …
Is Coronavirus a Concern With Takeout?
YouTube takeout videos in English and Español. English version Español version COVID-19 Food Safety …
Safe Plates Food Safety Information Center
Ben Chapman will be doing a public Facebook Live today (4/6/2020) at noon to talk produce food safety and …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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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