Growing Beyond Food - Youth Summit
This January, Farm to School to Healthcare is presenting a virtual Youth Food Summit for youth and adults who …
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.
Horse Health Series
Horse Health Series Join N.C. Cooperative Extension in Onslow, Lenoir, Greene, Jones, Pamlico, and Craven Counties for virtual training via …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
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 …
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 …
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