Cooking Smart With Fall Foods - Online Workshop
Fall brings a new array of fruits and vegetables grown across North Carolina. This workshop discusses tips and techniques 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.
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 …
New Program Starting Soon: Eat Smart, Move More!
Are you interested in learning how to be healthy and fun ways to be physically active at home? If …
Parents, Pets, and Pesticides
Are you curious how pesticides may impact your family and pets? Parents, Pets, and Pesticides is a one-hour course …
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 …
Practicing Mindfulness in the Garden
In these uncertain times, we could all use a reminder to slow down, pay attention to what nourishes our …
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 …
"Med Instead of Meds" Webinar Series Begins July 2020
Interested in eating the Med Way, but not sure where to start? This 6-session webinar will help you Go Med …
Decoding Meat Labels: What does it really mean?
Join us for an online webinar on how to decipher all of the various meat labels that consumers are …
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 …
Cooking Smart With Summer Fruits & Vegetables - Webinar
Join us by webinar or in-person workshops to learn how to make tasty, delicious, and EASY meals using the …
Home Canning Know-How Summer 2020
Now is the time to learn how to safely preserve foods with water-bath canning and pressure canning. From upcoming webinars …
Cooking Smart With Fresh Herbs - Webinar Resources
Summertime is perfect for enjoying the taste of fresh herbs. Check out our Calendar of Events for the next …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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