December 3 Is "Dining In" Day!
We’re dining in today, are you? Commit to dining in one night this week to celebrate the importance of …
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.
One Week Until Thanksgiving!
Ever wonder if you need to refrigerate your pumpkin pie after the Thanksgiving meal? Well, with many food safety …
Med Instead of Meds Class
What is Med Instead of Meds? Med Instead of Meds was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals …
Baked Potato Safety
There is so much you can do with the potato; fry it, bake it, oven roast, boil it or …
Canning Workshop for Beginners
Greenville, NC – Want to learn how to preserve those delicious summer fruits and veggies? Join us for the …
Pickled Eggs
Back in 1997 in Illinois, an older adult had botulism from a pickled egg recipe containing hard-boiled eggs, beets, …
Canning 101
Getting Ready for Canning Season! Are you someone interested in learning how to preserve your own food through home canning? …
The Safest Way to Wash Produce
It’s always important to make sure you’re buying quality produce, but food safety doesn’t end at the store. Once …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
Free Grocery Store Tours
We are seeking families who would be interested in learning more about health and receiving some FREE groceries!! All you have to …
Winterize Your Car
If you use a car to get around and live in an area that experiences winter weather, it’s important …
Be Fire Safe This Holiday Season
Have you put up holiday decorations at home? It’s important to be safe when you decorate with candles, lighted …
Holiday Desserts
Sweet or savory, any pumpkin recipe is a delicious treat. Check out the wide array of wonderful pumpkin dishes …
Join the 2018 Holiday Challenge!
You are invited to join the 12th annual Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, don’t gain! Holiday Challenge. Rather than focusing on …
Stay Safe This Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner! Whether you’re lighting a jack-o-lantern or making costumes, use these tips to make …
Plants Do That . . . Inside
“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
Often called the queen of greens, kale is rapidly gaining popularity because of its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, …
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
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)
Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …
11/11/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Brief Instructions for Freezing Fruit
This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.
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Insect Repellent Products
This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices …
8/13/19 — Biting and Stinging Pests
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …