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 …
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.
Count on Me NC Program
Are you not sure where to start in reopening your restaurant or business? Consider taking the evidence-based COVID-19 training …
COVID-19 and P-EBT Benefits
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 provides the Secretary of Agriculture authority to approve State agency plans …
Nutritional Fruit Salad Recipe
Here is an easy, low-fat fruit salad recipe that you can add as a side to any meal or …
Low Fat Fruit Dip Recipe
Here is a refreshing fruit dip recipe that you can have for dessert or add to a meal as …
Delicious Smoothie Recipe
If you are looking for a delicious smoothie recipe. Here is a great one to try! Click on the …
Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes
Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood”, the sweetpotato is an integral part of the American diet. From casseroles …
Collards - a Southern Tradition
Every New Year’s Day in the South, many families eat collard greens and black-eyed peas for lunch or as …
"Raining" in Mosquitoes
Recent heavy rains and flooding across many areas of the state will create many breeding areas for mosquitoes. While …
Plants Do That . . . Inside
“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Foodborne Illness
Spring is almost here! “Springtime” refers to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. Robin …
Balancing Beekeeping and Mosquito Abatement in North Carolina
Barely a day goes by when Zika virus is not in the news headlines. As of August 31st 2016, …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
More in My Basket FY 2016 Regional Training Dates
More In My Basket FY 2016 Regional Training Dates January 6, 2016 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Richmond County …
New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
Often called the queen of greens, kale is rapidly gaining popularity because of its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, …
Asking Food Safety Questions at the Farmers' Market
This Food Safety Infosheet offers suggested questions about growing practices, storage and food handling that consumers should ask farmers …
Flu Season
Flu season is here. There are many different influenza viruses that are constantly changing. They cause illness, hospital stays …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
Contaminated Ground Beef Linked to E. Coli O157:H7 Outbreak
This Food Safety Infosheet covers a ground beef recall after 11 people became ill due to E. coli. Highlights: Wolverine Packing …
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- 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
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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
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