Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
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.
Haywood County Office Recruits Volunteers and Assists With Milk Distribution
Even before the COVID-19 Pandemic provided new challenges for families and food banks in Haywood County, the Haywood Food …
Local Food Demonstration Kit & Recipe Cards: A Local Food Resource for Agents and Beyond
The Local Food Preparation Workgroup of the Local Food Program Team has created a variety of local-food-focused recipe cards …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month and the perfect time to add some cool, delicious dairy food to a well-balanced …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
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 …
May Is Med Month!
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Food Preservation Made Easy
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …
Fermentology Mini-Seminars
Interested in fermentology? Join the experts for a series of short talks about the culture, history, and science behind …
Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings
Recent CDC guidance recommends wearing cloth face coverings when in public. These face coverings are NOT N-95 respirators or …
A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen
During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. The CDC has specific …
Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing
Join Dr. Megan Doblin-MacNab for Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. Register online Staying …
Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety While Social Distancing
Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. for Balancing …
Minimizing Risk While Grocery Store Shopping
Wondering how to minimize risk while shopping? Check out these new videos in English and Spanish on how to …
Washing Produce During COVID-19
With the concern about COVID-19, many are questioning how to wash produce. Washing produce is always a good idea. …
Stay Home, Stay Safe – Keep Moving
The American Heart Association has designated April as Move More Month, encouraging all Americans to be more active on a …
Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags
Do you use reusable grocery bags? Are they safe to use during this COVID-19 pandemic? As of this posting, …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
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At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
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Helping Children Cope With Stress
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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …