Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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.
Prepping for the Hurricane Season!
Hurricane season on the East Coast runs from June through November. Be prepared with an emergency food supply in case …
Mini Meatloaves
Mini Meatloaves Ingredients 1lb lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken 1 1/2 cup salsa 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup finely chopped onion Dash of …
Snacking Smarter!
We All Snack! Try to snack smarter with these healthy snacking tips: When you’re just a little hungry, choose fruits and veggies …
Multi-Cookers, Slow Cookers, and Immersion Wand Food Safety
Plan on cooking in your slow cooker over the weekend? Check out these Food Safety tips in the flyer below …
One Dish Wonders
Chef it up with our staff from our Onslow County and Jones County offices! #OneDishWonders An interactive online class, where …
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 …
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 …
EPA, CDC Release Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Spaces Where Americans Live, Work, and Play
04/29/2020 Contact Information: (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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 …
Virtual Walking Challenge 2020
Sign up for this FREE event from Faithful Families! #WalkWithFF2020 Monday, June 8 – Sunday, July 5 We are excited to announce …
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 …
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 …
Med Instead of Meds Cooking Class
The Med Instead of Meds program series will help you Go MED by exploring 7 simple steps to eating …
5 Ways to Stay Sustainable at Home
As more people stay home due to the global COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve compiled a list of sustainable practices that …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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3 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
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 …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
8/13/20 — For Safety's Sake