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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.

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crockpot

Crockpot Mushroom Chicken

Are you in need of something quick and easy for dinner? This recipe can be assembled in less than …

baked ziti

Baked Ziti Recipe

If you’re looking for a recipe with minimal ingredients or prep work, this is the recipe for you! This …

Marinade

Basic Marinades

Marinating is an easy way to add great flavor to roasted meats and vegetables in no time! Use these …

Eggplant parmesan

Broiled Eggplant Parmesan

Looking for a healthy recipe to utilize those local foods? This month’s recipes will be recipes from our local …

Zucchini

Baked Zucchini

Looking for a healthy recipe to utilize those local foods? This month’s recipes will be recipes from our local …

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Looking for a healthy recipe to utilize those local foods? This month’s recipes will be recipes from our local …

Farmers market

Eating Local

This time of the year is the perfect opportunity to find fresh local produce! There are many common misconceptions …

3-Bean Salad

Classic Three Bean Salad

Looking for a tasty recipe that’s the perfect simple summer side dish for your upcoming BBQ or potluck? This …

Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

It’s the middle of June and Sampson County has already experienced several days of heat indexes over 94 degrees. …

Canning Safely, for Your Safety

It’s almost summertime, which means canning season is almost here! Stands with fresh local strawberries, blueberries, watermelons and more …

Jam

Freezer Jam

We’ve been talking a lot lately about preserving the summer’s bounty through canning. However, if canning makes you nervous, …

Sweet Potato casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

Did you know sweet potatoes are the state vegetable of NC? Sweet potatoes are a wonderful vegetable that is …

Canning Foods

Do’s and Don’ts of Canning

Spring is here and summer is around the corner which means the garden’s bounty is soon to follow. With …

Mediterranean Diet

Med Instead of Meds

Happy National Mediterranean Diet Month! Did you know that two-thirds of chronic diseases can be prevented by lifestyle changes, …

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Vinegar Making

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Gleaning

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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

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Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

3/2/23Local Foods
A food bank warehouse with boxes of produce.

Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

3/2/23Local Foods
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Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

3/2/23Local Foods