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Welcome Dietetic Interns - Fall 2020
NC State Extension is committed to mentoring young professionals in preparing for tomorrow’s future. This fall the N.C. Cooperative …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
Utilizing Our Local Farmers Markets 2020
Utilizing Our Local Farmers Markets 2020 Gaston County is home to three local Farmers Markets for residents to enjoy. Farmers …
Get Ready for Somethin' Pumpkin - October 2020
Looking for fall family fun? Then check out our 2020 Somethin’ Pumpkin family fun event! From our annual pumpkin …
Upcoming Fall 2020 Online Health Workshops
We’re pleased to offer online workshops to help you eat smart and move more during the fall days ahead. …
Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
“Farmers’ Markets Have Been at the Cutting Edge”: A Conversation With Agent & Local Food Coordinator Paul McKenzie
Paul McKenzie is the Horticulture Extension Agent for Vance and Warren Counties and Local Food Coordinator for Warren County. …
“Relationship Building Is Key”: Lisa Gonzalez and the EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems Project
Lisa Gonzalez, Regional Area Specialized Agent in Local Foods, serves seven Western NC counties – Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, …
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 …
Extension Launches COVID-19 Videos for Spanish-Speaking Farm Community
The NC State Extension Farmworker Health and Safety Education Program has developed a series of introductory videos in Spanish …
More Than 700 Face Coverings Made by Gaston ECA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the use of cloth face coverings to help slow the …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Local Food in the Time of Coronavirus
The past several days brought worsening news about the coronavirus adding disruptions to daily life. It looks like this …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
Kick-Off 2020 With Extension Programs
Check out our newest foods, nutrition, and health workshops scheduled for early 2020: Better Living, January–April …
Experiences Are the Perfect Gift
N.C. Cooperative Extension has several opportunities for the Gift Experience you could be looking for and are available for …
Judith Garcia Takes Nutrition Educator Role
Gaston County is excited to welcome Judith Garcia as our new Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) educator. …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
Incredible Volunteer Opportunity W/ NC State Extension
What is Healthy Harvest? A PROGRAM THAT TEACHES YOUTH: Where Their Food Comes From How Their Food Is Grown Benefits of Healthy Eating Interested volunteers …
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