COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine: It’s Our Turn to Roll Up Our Sleeves and Get Vaccinated! It’s hard to imagine a time when …
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.
Welcome Our New Family and Consumer Science Agent
Jessica Zucchino is a North Carolina native and has called Mitchell County home for the last four years. She …
Safe Holiday Breaks and Buying & Thawing Your Turkey Safely!
Holiday gatherings will look differently this year due to COVID-19. We’ll be attentive to smaller groups, mask wearing, and …
Asparagus - Grow It, Eat It!
Versatile asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse that pairs well with fish, beef, shrimp, veal, chicken, and pasta, but is …
Food Preservation Made Easy
Preserved Pickles Learn more about canning or just brush up on the latest evidence-based information on food preservation from canning …
EFNEP Instructional Videos With Melanie Cashion McCoury, EFNEP Educator
Please join Melanie Cashion McCoury, EFNEP Educator – Extension Program Assistant as she prepares easy, fun, healthy recipes for …
COVID 19 and Grocery Shopping
Many of us have questions about grocery shopping and handling food during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no data …
Mitchell County Center Closure
Dear Clientele: We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State and N.C. A&T …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
Risk Management for COVID-19
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
Often called the queen of greens, kale is rapidly gaining popularity because of its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
How To Become An Extension Master Food Volunteer
Are you passionate about supporting the health of your community? The NC State Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) program provides …
Plants Do That . . . Inside
“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
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Information Portals
- 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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Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
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Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
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Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20