Turkey Overload! What Do I Do?
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and I couldn’t be more excited to kick into Holiday gear! Delicious …
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.
The Benefits of Fiber and How It Works
Most fiber is like other carbohydrates, made up of many glucose molecules. However, fiber does not break down into …
Tips and Tools to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, can you believe it? This time of year we are busy making holiday …
Following These Five Steps Can Help You Feel Happier
You probably don’t need research to tell you we’re living in a stressful time. A recent survey by the …
Holiday Challenge 2018
Join us this year for the 2018 Eat Smart, Move More Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge! This year the …
How to Enjoy Exercise and Healthy Eating
Are you annoyed by people who seem to enjoy exercise? What about people who eat healthy with little effort? …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
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 …
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 …
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Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
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