Notice for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Applications Released
Notice for the fiscal year 2018 Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, May …
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NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
NC Farm School Graduated its 12th Class NC Farm School and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust are proud to present …
New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Mobile Poultry Processing Demo | June 21, 2018 10-3pm | Germanton, NC
N.C. Cooperative Extension Hosts a Mobile Processing Demonstration When: June 21, 2018 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Where: Mitchell Hills and Hollers Farm …
Register Now! Marketing Local Meat | An NC Choices Intensive | 8.23.18
Register Here: https://bit.ly/2tlXeKR Marketing Local Meat: a hands-on intensive for meat producers This full-day marketing workshop for local meat producers focuses …
Healthy Harvest Has Gaston Youth Gardening
Extension’s Healthy Harvest program has brought thousands of Gaston County third-graders into the garden other the past few years. …
Area 3rd Graders Combine Gardening Knowledge With Healthy Eating Habits
Over the past 15 years there has been an exponential increase in the amount of fat, salt and sugar food …
Versatility of Vinegar
Look in any kitchen pantry or cleaning supply closet and more than likely you’ll find vinegar. Throughout the centuries …
Spring Into Local Strawberries
Looking to add more “superfoods” to your plate? If so, you don’t have to search far. Just take a …
Dietary Fat: Friend or Foe?
Since the early nineties until about the last decade, fat was considered the enemy of healthy eating. Remember when …
How Well Is Gaston County Aging?
Projected Growth No doubt about it, Gaston County is getting older. According to data provided by the North Carolina Department …
Making Sense of Added Sugar
It’s probably no surprise to most folks that Americans consume too much added sugar. In fact, data shows that …
Comfort Food Healthy Makeovers
There’s nothing like the taste of comfort foods to bring warmth to a cold winter’s day. Unfortunately, the rich …
Getting Connected With Community Gardens
Community gardens have become a growing trend across the country. Not only do community gardens connect individuals to the …
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Grilling Tips for the Fourth
The Independence Day weekend is a perfect time to enjoy outdoor grilling. Use these healthy grilling tips to keep …
Blackberries: the Fresh Taste of Summer
One of the things I love about summer is blackberries. For me this berry is a hallmark of summer…blackberry …
Living With Diabetes
If you or someone you know has diabetes, you are not alone. Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes including …
St. Patrick's Day Meals
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, this is the time for all things green to be celebrated. …
Whole Grains
Take a trip through a local super market and you’re sure to find more food products featuring whole grains. …