Enjoying Apples From the Farm to the Table
Help us celebrate NC Crunch Day by biting into an apple with us tomorrow. Every year the Farm to …
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.
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Fall 2020 Online L.I.F.T. Program
Now more than ever, being active has become important to everyone. Whether it is taking walks, doing yard work, …
Family Scheduling During Remote Learning
Now that we are a couple weeks into remote learning here in Montgomery County, do you still struggle with …
Improve Your Health With the Mediterranean Diet
I’m sure you’ve head about the Mediterranean diet and the health benefits that go along with practicing it. It’s …
Growing Together Montgomery
Did you have a summer garden and have been wondering what you can do to continue producing fresh food …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
2020 National Farmers Market Week
This week is National Farmers Market Week which is an annual celebration of farmers markets coordinated by the Farmers …
Mental Health During CO-VID 19
With the current uncertainty about the future and restrictions on regular habits, more people are experiencing mental health issues. …
Positive Family Relationships During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has afforded many Americans with a lot more “family together time” than they have ever experienced …
Heading Back to School or Back to Work?
Our friends at Tennesse State University Cooperative Extension have put together some excellent resources about easing the transition back …
Teaching Kids at Home
Our friends at Tennessee State University Cooperative Extenstion have put together some wonderful resources about how to teach kids …
SNAP Benefits to Increase in Fiscal Year 2021
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
COVID-19 Factsheets for Young Adults
The CDC recently released a series of COVID-19 factsheets specifically targeting young adults to help keep them safe. Please …
It's Canning Season! Has Your Gauge Been Tested?
If you want to can low-acid foods such as red meats, sea food, poultry, milk and all fresh vegetables …
Local Food Demonstration Kit & Recipe Cards: A Local Food Resource for Agents and Beyond
The Local Food Preparation Workgroup of the Local Food Program Team has created a variety of local-food-focused recipe cards …
In the Cards
As unemployment surged in North Carolina this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the demand for food from …
Announcing July Extension Extended Virtual Programming Series
The Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University has put together another virtual programming series for July 2020. …
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