Three Recipes Make Fruits, Vegetables Fun to Eat
4-H offers three kid-friendly recipes with fruits and vegetables for the whole family to try. Whether they are healthy eaters …
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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4-H "Fresh Chefs" Cookbook Gives Healthy Meal Ideas
National 4-H Council has released a cookbook with delicious healthy living recipes, and families can access all the recipes …
Turn Veggies into Pancakes
Gazing in the fridge, I’ve gotta admit the veggies “that need to be eaten” sometimes just don’t seem that …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …
What Is Causing My Tomato Leaves to Curl?
The majority of homeowner calls this month have been related to tomato issues. If you have grown tomatoes before, …
Energize With Pasta
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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. …
Strawberry Season Finally Arrives
After a long winter, I welcome warmer weather along with the sweet taste of strawberries. Local to every state, …
Spring Greens Goat Cheese and Sausage Pasta Cook-Along With Locally Produced Foods!
Did you know that April is Greening My Plate Month? The perfect time to decide how you will support our local …
Thai Chicken Peanut Curry Stir-Fry
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 23-minute video as they cook up an …
Mushroom Beef Burgers for Grilling Season
Almost everyone loves a good burger. One of my favorite patties is a hybrid, made with mushrooms and lean …
Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Tagine Recipie
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford as they cook a flavorful Moroccan-Inspired stew served over …
Compost Bin Discounts!
I have tried out two dozen types of compost bins at my Compost Learning Lab at NC State University and these …
Yummy Indian-Inspired Chana Masala!
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 16-minute video demonstrating an Indian-inspired vegetarian fare …
Fish Tacos With Avocado Mango Salsa- Remedy for the Winter Blues
This time of year, I find myself fantasizing about sitting on a warm beach under an umbrella with a …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
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 …
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 …
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- 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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