Take Control Virtual Program
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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.
Simple Fish Tacos With Avocado Mango Salsa
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Public Information Technician Eric Stafford for this 18-minute video demonstrating yummy …
Chicken Pot Pie With Phyllo Crust for Comfort
If you are craving some winter comfort food, try this recipe in honor of National Heart Month. Join Extension …
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 …
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers: Take Two
Presenters: Ross Flynn, Left Bank Butchery; Lee Menius, NC Choices Description: Join Butcher Ross Flynn of Left Bank Butchery, and …
Produce Safety: North Carolina's Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the narrative below was written by Dr. Elena Toro Rogers, Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State …
Pick Lentils for a Savory Plant-Based Protein
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford for this 21 minute video to learn …
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 …
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for Extension
Overcoming hesitancy to receive the new COVID-19 vaccines is a growing issue across the U.S. despite more than 400,000 …
Med Instead of Meds
Mondays, February 1–March 8, 2021 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across the North …
Pandemic-Driven Habits to Keep for 2021
What a Year! After experiencing numerous ramifications from a pandemic to enduring negative political campaigns, most are not sad to …
Easy Apple, Fig and Cranberry Stuffed Tenderloin
If you are celebrating with a small group this year for the holidays, stuffed pork tenderloin may be just …
How to Make Yummy Pumpkin Bake
Even though winter has officially kicked-in, there are still some fall ingredients around to pull together a yummy pumpkin …
USDA Farm Payment Program
USDA Farm Payment Program Livestock, vegetable, fruit, nursery, Christmas tree, and other producers are eligible for financial assistance from the …
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers
Butchery Basics for Home Consumers January 19, 2020 • 10 a.m.-noon • Online Presenters: Ross Flynn, Left Bank Butchery; Lee Menius, …
How to Roast the Perfect Turkey, Make Gravy and Dressing
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell Community College Culinary Instructor Chef Robert Back for this 55-minute video to …
Let's Talk Turkey
Let the countdown begin. It’s the Friday before Thanksgiving and time to get those final plans in place before …
How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole and Cranberry Relish
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 25-minute video as they make important side-dishes …
Madison County COVID-19 Food Relief
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Madison County partnered with a local fermenting LLC to produce ferments in our N.C. Department of …
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 …
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
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
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Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
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At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
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