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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.

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Fiber Facts

What is fiber and how does it work in our body? Fiber is a carbohydrate in food that is …

Walking Challenge

Virtual Walking Challenge 2020

Need some motivation to get moving? We are excited to announce the first-ever Faithful Families Walking challenge event from …

Fresh Orange Juice

Reducing Food Waste

Food money is wasted if food rules are not followed. If food spoils before it is eaten, you have …

Count On Me NC

Count on Me NC

NC restaurants have opened up and many of us are ready to enjoy a meal away from home. Although …

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Portions and Servings

A portion or helping is the amount of food you choose to eat. It is what you serve yourself …

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Good Night, Sleep Tight

May 10-16 Celebrate Women’s Health Week There is nothing more frustrating than crawling into bed in anticipation of a good …

Nutrition Facts Label

Do You Know the Facts?

Most of us have seen hundreds, if not thousands, of Nutrition Facts labels on the products we buy. However, …

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Spice Up Your Meals!

Are you constantly reaching for the salt shaker trying to give your bland meal some flavor? Most likely it …

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Extension News: May 2020

The latest edition of Extension News newsletter is available! In this edition you will find the following articles: Local Strawberries are Here! – …

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How to Enjoy Physical Activity

When you hear the word EXERCISE or think about staying physically active, what comes to your mind? Is it work, drudgery, …

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Quick and Easy Meals

Most of us enjoy a nice home cooked meal but do not want to be in the kitchen for …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)

Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …

Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …

11/27/24Local Foods

Heat Stress Disorders

This publication offers safety tips and first aid procedures to prevent and treat heat stress …

11/26/24Disaster Recovery
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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

11/22/24Local Foods
4-H students hold chickens.

4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

11/22/24Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

11/22/24Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

11/22/24Local Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

11/22/24Local Foods