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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.
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month and the perfect time to add some cool, delicious dairy food to a well-balanced …
June - National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month
June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month! When buying fresh, try to follow the “FIFO” rule–“First in, first …
No Seeds, No Problem: Growing Vegetables From Scraps
This is a re-post from CALS News: No Seeds, No Problem: Growing Vegetables From Scraps May 28, 2020 | Staff Editor’s Note: This is a …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
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NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 21, 2020
Today’s recipe is a little morsel bite for your sweet tooth. Secretly, nutrition is packed into this yummy sweet …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 19, 2020
Everybody loves a little something sweet to reward ourselves with every once in a while. Strawberries are fresh from …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 15, 2020
A beautiful weekend is upon us. Take advantage of this beautiful weather and go hiking. Take today’s recipe of …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 14, 2020
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits worldwide. They contain essential nutrients that can have a protective impact …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 13, 2020
Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a type of legume. The most common type has a round shape and a …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 12, 2020
Taco Tuesday is a custom in many US cities of going out to eat tacos on Tuesdays. With restaurants …
NC EFNEP Daily Recipe - May 11, 2020
Spinach is one of the vegetables you can get fresh from gardens right now. Spinach is a superfood. It …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 8, 2020
Getting kids to try healthier choices is not always easy. Even the pickiest eater won’t be able to resist …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 7, 2020
Everybody loves a little something sweet to reward ourselves with every once in a while. Strawberries are fresh from …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 6, 2020
Did you know that bananas are the most popular fruit in the world? Bananas are a healthy source of …
Med Instead of Meds
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 5, 2020
Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds can help reduce the risk of many adverse health conditions. Many studies have …
NC EFNEP Daily Recipe - May 4, 2020
Today’s recipe is an easy meal with easy clean up. 10 Nutritional Values of eating Chicken: 1. Rich in Protein – …
NC EFNEP Recipe of the Day - May 1
Are you running out of meal ideas during this quarantine? Today’s recipe of the day, is an easy Lasagna …
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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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