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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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Turkey Talk

Turkey Trouble? Join the Partnership for Food Safety Education during their free holiday meal prep office hours on November …

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Smart Storage for Hurricane Season

During hurricane season, power outages and flooding can threaten your food supply—but good storage practices can help protect it. …

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Stop Falling

Falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older …

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4-H at the NC State Fair

The NC State Fair is full of opportunties for NC 4-H members! From art, to animals, there is no …

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Extension at Home

“Extension At Home” is a series of virtual workshops that will be held at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on the …

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Summer Nutrition Programs

Summer has arrived and it comes bearing great news! If you and your family are looking for ways to …

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April/May 4-H Newsletter

Please enjoy our April/May 4-H Newsletter! Written version: Upcoming Dates and Events: May 9-11- North Qualifying Horse Show May 12-16- Tentative Chick Pickup May …

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2025 Granville County 4-H Summer Fun

Join us for our 2025 Granville County 4-H Summer Fun Camps! Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1308064007659?aff=oddtdtcreator to register! Visit: v2.4honline.com to enroll in …

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Budget-Friendly Comfort Food

The cold weather can be a great time to include more hearty dishes in your family’s diet. Who doesn’t …

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Quick & Healthy Meals

Everyone knows that a healthy meal is important, but it can also be challenging to find time during the …

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 …

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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems

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

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Thawing Food Safely

This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.

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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
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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 …

10/27/25Local Foods