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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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Information Portals
- 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
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
1/6/21
Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
1/6/21
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
10/21/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20