N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County EFNEP 2019 Report
EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) serves limited-resource families with young children, school-aged youth, and pregnant teens through …
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.
Turkey Tips for the upcoming Holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, many are already making plans for cooking the turkey. So how much …
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 …
NC Safe Plates Offered in Macon County
Class : April 29 & 30, 2019, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Exam: May 1, 2019, from 9 a.m.–noon Print Registration Form …
Med Instead of Meds
Eating like those who live in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease the risk …
February - American Heart Month
I was pleasantly surprised recently to hear that my cholesterol and blood pressure had improved over the past year! …
Three Class Series: Cook Smart / Eat Smart
In these three-part series, participants will learn to cook quick meals within their food budget. The Cook Smart Eat …
Soup, the Ultimate One Pot Meal
When the outside temperature dips to 8 °F, I know it’s time for the ultimately easy one pot meal…. …
Upcoming Family & Consumer Science Classes - Mediterranean Cooking Classes
Two Part Series Wednesday, October 18, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The most recently released …
Walk, Lunch & Learn Class Starts April 17
Take your first step to a healthier you by joining Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent, Julie Sawyer, for …
Mediterranean Cooking Classes
Three Part Series May 2, 9, & 16 The most recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes the Healthy Mediterranean-Style …
What's in Season?
As our roadside stands and tailgate markets start to open up for the season keep an eye out for …
February Is American Heart Month!
February is American Heart Month! The focus of American Heart Month in February is on having a healthy heart! …
February Is American Heart Month!
February is American Heart Month! While some may have visions of chocolate hearts, boxes of candy, valentines and candy …
Eat Smart Move More, Maintain, Dont Gain! Holiday Challenge
You are invited to join the 10th annual Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, don’t gain! Holiday Challenge. Rather than …
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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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