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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.

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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, …

Greek Chicken Pitas

This was the second dish we made during our Cook Smart, Eat Smart cooking series. For this easy meal …

Cabbage Roll Casserole

If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal with seasonal flavor, look no further. This one pan meal …

Easy Homemade Meatballs

If you need a good basic meatball recipe that is easy and versatile, this is it! You can keep …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …

4/3/24Local Foods
4-H students hold chickens.

4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

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

4/3/24Local Foods
People work in a community food garden.

Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

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

4/3/24Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

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

4/3/24Local 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 …

4/3/24Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

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

4/3/24Local Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

4/3/24Local Foods
Volunteers sort food at a food bank.

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 …

4/3/24Local Foods