Sanders Ridge Farm Brings on New Farmers in Yadkin County
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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.
Measurement Abbreviations and How to Use Measuring Equipment
In this video, learn how to use measuring equipment and what measuring abbreviations mean. Measuring Ingredients This video shows you some …
Is COVID-19 a Food Safety Issue?
Is coronavirus a food safety issue? With all of the information flooding the internet and airways, how are we …
Class is Postponed date TBA "From Scratch" Series Offered By: Extension Community Association
ECA “From Scratch” Cooking Series Come learn how to cook from scratch with the Extension Community Association (Extension Homemakers) of Chowan …
Blueberries for Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths …
Save the Date - OBX Living Series!
The OBX Living Series, a program of N.C. Cooperative Extension of Dare County is designed for youth and adults …
Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class & Exam
North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Haywood County will be offering a Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class …
Internet Connectivity Survey for NC Farmers
The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting a five-minute survey to gather …
Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
FDA Issues CBD Warning Letters
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently released warning letters to 15 companies in late November for selling …
Souper Bowl Champion?
Martin Memorial Library and N.C. Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Area Agent, Elizabeth Baker will present a free …
Taking Steps to Health
Steps to Health:_Take Control Flyer An 8 session Take Control Program to start on Thursday’s January 9, 2020. Taking Steps to …
Safely Prep Your Holiday Pies
It’s not a holiday meal without some sort of pie. Every family member has their favorite, but so do …
MeatSuite
Sign Up Now to Learn About MeatSuite, an online sales tool for NC meat producers! MeatSuite is an online tool designed …
New Hanover County 4-H "Day of Giving"
One day to come together. One day to make a difference. Join New Hanover County 4-H in NC State’s “Day …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
2020 Extension Master Food Volunteer Registration Now Open!
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, Don't Gain! Holiday Challenge
November 18 through December 31, 2019: Holiday season is upon us, and many people want to stay as healthy as …
Food Safety / Savvy Shopping / Crockpot Cooking Tuesdays
November 12 & 19, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Martin County Center Family and Consumer Science Area …
Food Safety / Savvy Shopping/ Crockpot Cooking
Mondays November 18 & 25, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. North Carolina State Cooperative Extension, Bertie County Center Family and Consumer Science …
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- 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
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