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Framing Our Food Systems

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments on March 27th for a discussion on our local food systems. This is your chance to share your experiences, challenges, and…

Five Tips for Exercising Safely During Cold Weather poster with numbered winter safety tips

Be Prepared

During this time of year, we often have a lot of colder, in climate weather that we need to be prepared for those winter storms and disasters. However, as many start exercising more this time of…

Take Control

The Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control curriculum is coming to Granville County this spring. The program is an 8 session chronic disease prevention program that provides strategies to help adults…

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Lighten Up Your Leftovers

One of the great things about the holidays is there is usually plenty of leftovers, which can be a great thing if handled properly. Holiday meals often pack a high calorie punch so in the days after,…

Cut the Clutter

Americans continue to acquire more and more stuff, which has led to our homes becoming more cluttered. Lack of organization and an increase in clutter can lead to stress. If you are finding yourself…

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Get Moving

The Extension Office wants to encourage people, especially older people, to get moving. In fact, check out one of the local parks we have in the community. They are wonderful places to be able to…

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Food for Thought: Tiny Tastes Add Up!

On average, Americans can gain 5-10 pounds every holiday season and often do not ever lose that weight. Most of the time the extra weight comes in smaller doses of extra calories more often rather…

Colorful letters reading "I ATE HEALTHY TODAY!" above an apple, banana, and carrot

Food for Thought: Eat Healthy

Everyone can work on eating healthier by being more mindful about where their food comes from and who may benefit from you buying it. Research shows that eating foods grown nearby or growing it…

Ham and lettuce flatbread wrap with tomato slices and parsley garnish

Food for Thought: Fill It Up Healthier

One of the foods that the USDA and heart specialists recommend you to stay away from is your processed deli meats. However, they also want you to eat out less and take a bag lunch to work. So how can…