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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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Cottage Makes a Come Back

Cottage cheese has made a comeback. Cottage cheese recipes have become an unexpected viral social media trend, with good …

Favorite Mardi Gras Recipes

Introduction Who needs a trip to Louisiana to enjoy the food and flavors of Mardi Gras? Much like the Mardi …

Revisiting the Mediterranean Diet

Introduction Many years ago, the Mediterranean Diet jumped into popularity as the best way to eat for increased longevity. A …

What’s in Season? Broccoli

It may be February and while we don’t have quite the large selection of fresh locally grown fruits and …

Super Bowl Fare

Super Bowl LIX is rapidly approaching and so does the search for n the very best in new snack recipes, …

Food Gifts to Make and Take

The Holidays are a terrific time to say a big thanks and of course Merry Christmas to friends, family, teachers, …

Tired of Thanksgiving Leftovers?

Did your turkey outlast your Thanksgiving lunch? Are you on dressing and mashed potato overload? No problem, try a …

Friendsgiving

Yep, Friendsgiving, the word is a mix up of “friends” and “Thanksgiving” and the idea is to spend an …

Pack Your Meals With Protein

Packing your meals with protein has become quite the food trend for 2024. There are many really good reasons …

Pears Peak in Late October

Pears peak in late October and should be abundant at Farmers Markets and Roadside Stands in Eastern North Carolina. …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People

This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …

3 days ago

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 …

4 days ago
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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources

This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …

2/19/25

Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …

2/19/25

Application for Community Gardening Assistance

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

2/19/25

Community Garden Asset Inventory

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

2/19/25

Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables

This measurement guide is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives …

2/19/25

Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

2/19/25