2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Edition is Here! Make Every Bite Count!
New Dietary Guidelines are out! Dietary Guidelines for Americans is the nation’s trusted resource for evidence-based nutrition guidance. The aim …
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.
♥ Happy National Heart Month ♥
Join NHLBI, The Heart Truth®, and organizations around the country on National Wear Red Day®, celebrated each year on the …
Produce Safety: North Carolina's Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the narrative below was written by Dr. Elena Toro Rogers, Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State …
North Carolina SNAP Update
The state of North Carolina received funds from the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 which allowed the state …
January Is National Radon Action Month!
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. Radon is the second leading cause …
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 …
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 …
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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