Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that address public health issues, improve economic well-being, and help people make healthier, better-informed decisions. Programs range from local foods, food safety, and food preservation to gardening and environmental efforts.
Controlling Carbs
Carbs are an important energy source, but it’s easy to consume too much, and many carbohydrate sources have little …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
All families need a plan for how they will communicate during times of emergencies. During disasters, you may be …
Volunteers Needed for a Healthy Cause
I am excited to announce that Sampson County Cooperative Extension will be bringing Speedway to Healthy to Sampson County …
Overnutrition and Undernutrition of Nutrients
This is information that will be useful as you understand about malnutrition of nutrients and overnutrition of nutrients which …
Med Instead of Meds
Did you know that two-thirds of chronic diseases can be prevented by lifestyle changes, specifically diet and exercise? This …
Five Smart Ways to Cut Calories at a Barbecue
Who says barbecues are bad news for calorie counters? Unlike a field trip to a candy factory or a …
Choose My Plate’s 5 Way Series
Have you heard of Choose My Plate? If not, I highly recommend signing up for their weekly updates where …
Before Bed - Smart Snacks
Sometimes, hunger strikes at night. You’re in the middle of a Netflix binge, and your stomach starts to rumble. …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
Pork: The Other White Meat
I typically preach about consuming fruits and vegetables and the importance of incorporating other food groups around these nutrient-rich …
Three Ways to Find Added Sugar in Your Food
Did you know that sugars are a source of useless calories. Naturally occurring sugars, like those in fruit and …
Faithful Families Program
Are you a leader at your church or religious organization? Do you enjoy having programs for your congregation? Is …
Why Your Daily Calorie Need Decreases With Age
It’s a fact of life that as you age, your body needs fewer calories. It’s kind of a bummer, …
Five Ways to Make Fruit More Fun
Are you eating enough fruit? The USDA recommends that most adults get 2 to 4 servings (about 2 cups) …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People
This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …
8/24/18
Care and Planting of Ginseng Seed and Roots
This factsheet covers propagating (by seed and by transplant) ginseng, which requires a period of …
8/24/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …
7/20/18 — Local Foods
Insect Repellent Products
This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices …
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Ginseng Disease Control - Phytophthora and Alternaria
Phytophthora leaf blight and root rot is a devastating disease which causes a leaf blight …
5/14/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Sources of Goldenseal Seeds, Plants or Roots
This publication offers a list of companies and nurseries that carry goldenseal seeds or plants …
5/14/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Venison Donation Programs
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …
4/18/18 — Local Foods
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
4/18/18 — Local Foods