Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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.
The Facts About Plant Oils
Written by & featured in Tufts Health & Nutrition Newsletter, September 10, 2020 There is a lot of confusing, and often …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
Written by Debbie Stroud Area Specialized Agent, Consumer & Retails Food Safety I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
All or Nothing Mentality
Do you find yourself taking on tasks with the “all or nothing” approach? This mentality is a common one …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Cooking as a Family
Cooking can seem like a daunting task. It is the end of the day and work has been busy …
Cooking With Herbs
Are you trying to cut back on sodium without cutting back on flavor? Do you have herbs growing with …
Leftover Hurricane Food? Read This!
The end of summer in Southeastern North Carolina usually means preparing for hurricane season. We usually gather the essentials …
Time to Crank Up the Grill
Summertime is a great time of year to cook out on the grill, enjoying the sunshine with your friends …
Staying Active During the Summer
It is hard to find the motivation to do anything outdoors once it reaches July in North Carolina. Here …
What's for Dinner?
Has anyone ever asked you “well what do you eat” or “what does your fridge look like”? I get …
Mindfulness
The word mindfulness gets tossed around a lot, especially when it comes to eating healthy and moving more. So, …
Do's and Don'ts of Canning
Our Virtual Food Preservation Series is officially underway. Our three classes offer different canning techniques such as water-bath canning, …
Food Preservation Workshop Series
Interested in learning to preserve your own foods? We have the series for you! Learn how to preserve your …
Take Control of Your Sodium Intake
Sodium is a mineral that is essential to our body’s function. It helps control our body’s fluid balance and …
Why Should I Eat More Fruits & Vegetables?
We often hear to eat our fruits and vegetables, but why is this so important? Does it really make …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
Take Control
If you or a community you serve is seeking more information about how to prevent or manage chronic disease, …
Faithful Families Virtual Walking Challenge
Are you looking for a little motivation to move more? Are you craving an opportunity to connect with your …
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- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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