Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
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.
Making Kombucha With Julie Sawyer, Haywood Extension Agent
Learn how to make Kombucha with Kathy Olsen, Adult Services Librarian, and Julie Sawyer, Extension Agent Family & Consumer …
Cook Smart, Eat Smart - Safe Summer Grilling
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Haywood County is offering a free, outdoor, in-person grilling class on June 22, 2021. Julie …
Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware
Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In …
Learn to Ferment in Online Class
Have you ever wanted to learn to ferment foods? In this five-week series, we will demonstrate and share resources …
March Is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and while it is still cold outside there are plenty of vegetables “in season” …
Extension Food Drive Benefits Haywood Students
Haywood County school social workers received a boost last week to the non- perishable food inventory at a pantry …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
February is American Heart Month!
Celebrate American Heart Month: Join the #OurHearts Movement Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Program Offered Virtually
The past year has provided us with many more opportunities to prepare and eat more meals at home. Some …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Let's Talk Turkey
Let the countdown begin. It’s the Friday before Thanksgiving and time to get those final plans in place before …
What's in Season? Acorn Squash
Make it a point this Fall to visit Haywood County’s tailgate markets and roadside stands. A visit will give …
Home Food Preservation Series Goes Virtual
Back in March, as the Covid-19 Pandemic was starting to affect our daily routines and lives, North Carolinians were …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Med Instead of Meds Free Online Class Starts in October!
More Instructors. More Social Interaction. More tools. Med Instead of Meds is coming in October 2020! Some of the Family …
September Is National Fruits & Veggies Month!
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has declared September as National Fruits & Veggies Month and I don’t know …
How to Can Green Beans
Learn how to can green beans by joining Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford …
SNAP-Ed Makes Big Impacts Across the State
North Carolina State University’s Steps to Health program is just one of nine SNAP-Ed programs in the state of …
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
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
Home Composting with Earthworms
Earthworms can turn food scraps into a soil amendment called vermicompost — worm castings — …
6/30/21
Clothes Moths and Carpet Beetles: Identifying and Controlling Fabric Pests
This publication describes common fabric pests, their habits, and what to do if you find …
6/15/21 — Household Pests
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …