LIFT PLUS Starting June 1
Although many adults realize they need 150 minutes per week of vigorous physical activity to maintain health and wellness, …
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.
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
Need Ideas for Your Cookout?
Even though many of us are experiencing spring and upcoming summer holidays a bit different this year due to …
SNAP-Ed Makes Big Impacts Across the State
North Carolina State University’s Steps to Health program is just one of nine SNAP-Ed programs in the state of …
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe Demonstration
In this Banana Oatmeal Pancake recipe, our FCS agent demonstrates a super easy and delicious alternative to traditional pancakes. …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Lily is a new 4-H’er who just joined …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Fruit Chaat Recipe Demonstration Video
The Fruit Chaat demonstration video showcases an Indian-style sweet and savory snack that is super easy to prepare. You can …
Baked Zucchini Sticks Recipe Video
Food Hero and Oregon State University provides a wonderful recipe for Baked Zucchini Sticks. This treat can be used …
Apple Cucumber Slaw Video
This Apple Cucumber Slaw recipe demonstration video shows you how to make a very simple yet delicious dish that …
Stuffed Tenderloin With Roasted Vegetables Recipe Demo
Stuffed Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables is a delicious meal that is actually pretty easy to prepare. This recipe was …
Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Recipe Video
Research has proven that getting children active in the kitchen and helping prepare meals actually helps them to try …
Resources You Can Use: COVID-19
North Carolina State Extension provides resources for communities across the state to utilize the food and other resources in …
Healthy Eating Improves With Steps to Health
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) serves limited resource individuals and families nation-wide. SNAP-Ed is funded by the United …
Guidance for Grocery Shopping During COVID-19
Many of us are only going from home to the store and other absolutely essential places. But still, we …
Med Instead of Meds Class Coming Up!
Med Instead of Meds Eating the Med Way has been proven to protect against chronic illness. In some cases, eating the …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …
Fermentology Mini-Seminars
Interested in fermentology? Join the experts for a series of short talks about the culture, history, and science behind …
Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings
Recent CDC guidance recommends wearing cloth face coverings when in public. These face coverings are NOT N-95 respirators or …
Cloth Face Coverings
Here are the latest resources from NC State Extension about cloth face coverings: How to Use Cloth Face Coverings_COVID-19_Flyer Face Coverings-101_COVID-19_Flyer Bandanas …
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- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
2 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
2 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis L.)
This publication discusses growing and harvesting bloodroot, a spring wildflower used to produce natural red, …
4/24/20 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Commercial Goldenseal Cultivation
This factsheet covers commercial goldenseal production in North Carolina, a highly valued medicinal herb which …
4/22/20 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Helping Children Cope with Stress
This publication describes how children cope with stress and summarizes practices that parents can use …
4/15/20
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
4/8/20 — For Safety's Sake
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
4/8/20 — For Safety's Sake
COVID-19 General Guidance for Retail Food Environments
This factsheet offers guidance for retail establishments during a viral respiratory outbreak, like the coronavirus …
4/6/20