Lunch N' Learns
Register online for the workshops below. Stress can have so many negative effects on a person’s health. Join us to learn …
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.
Take Control
The Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control curriculum is an 8 session chronic disease prevention program that provides strategies …
Food & Nutrition Programs
Want to know what is going on with the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program over the next few …
Food for Thought: Vaccinations
Don’t Forget Your Other Vaccinations Each year thousands of adults in the United States suffer illness, are hospitalized, and even …
Med Instead of Meds
Mondays, February 1–March 8, 2021 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across the North …
USDA to Fund NC State-Led Group on COVID-19 Food Safety
North Carolina State University experts will lead a national project for COVID-19 research and outreach to the food sector …
Get Healthy This Summer
Summer is a wonderful time to start developing healthier eating habits. It is a much hotter time of the …
Asparagus - Grow It, Eat It!
Versatile asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse that pairs well with fish, beef, shrimp, veal, chicken, and pasta, but is …
What Info Do You Need?
What information do you need from your local Family Consumer Science resource? Even though many of us are stuck …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
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, …
Pop-Up Grocery Store Tour
February is National Heart Month and March is National Nutrition Month so we want everyone to savor the flavor …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
2020 Piedmont Regional Beef Conference
Join us for the 8th Annual Piedmont Regional Beef Conference on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Chatham County …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
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 …
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Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
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This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
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This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
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Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20