Somethin' Pumpkin Coming October '21
From growing, cooking, and decorating, the 7th Annual Somethin’ Pumpkin has “somethin’ for everyone” during October. This virtual festival …
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.
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Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge
We are excited to announce the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge for 2021. This contest challenges an individual …
Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
Upcoming Summer 2021 Better Living Workshops
From local foods, healthy eating, home canning, and fall prevention, Gaston County has a variety of summertime workshops. All sessions …
Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware
Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In …
EFNEP Pregnant Women & Teen Series
This class series will be focused on empowering pregnant women with the tools needed to provide healthy meals and …
March 2021 Online Workshop: Cooking With Spring Foods
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 10–11 a.m. Offered at no cost to participants. Pre-registration required by March 22, 2021: Register via Eventbrite Instructors: Linda …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Course Offered
Beginning April 5, 2021, you can begin the journey to becoming an Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer (EMGV). New for …
Cooking Smart With Winter Foods
Interested in healthy cooking ideas with local winter foods? If so, be sure to check out our latest tips …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
Home Composting with Earthworms
Earthworms can turn food scraps into a soil amendment called vermicompost — worm castings — …
6/30/21
Clothes Moths and Carpet Beetles: Identifying and Controlling Fabric Pests
This publication describes common fabric pests, their habits, and what to do if you find …
6/15/21 — Household Pests
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
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
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 …