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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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Juicy Fresh Peaches!

Did you know that North Carolina growers produce as many as 70 different varieties, each with its own unique …

Fresh Crispy Summertime Cucumbers

Cucumbers are appearing abundantly at local farmers markets and nothing says summer like the crunch of fresh cucumber. Most …

Healthy Fresh Local Seafood

Eastern North Carolina is well known for its bountiful seafood. For many years and in many families, local fishermen …

Get Grilling This Summer!!!

It is definitely summer, and the hot temps are here to prove it. Enjoy your evenings outside with the …

Summer Figs – Get Them Fast

Sweet, juicy, and crunchy, it’s hard to think of a fruit that compares to the goodness of a fresh …

Cover photo for Asparagus - Grow It, Eat It!

Asparagus - Grow It, Eat It!

Versatile asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse that pairs well with fish, beef, shrimp, veal, chicken, and pasta, but is …

Fresh Broccoli

This weekend fresh broccoli is appearing at our local Farmers Market, and you cannot beat fresh local broccoli!! Among …

What to Do With Fresh Bok Choy

It’s spring and a great time to bring home something different, like bok choy! Bok choy is related to cabbage …

Healthy Hearty Veggie Main Dishes!

Whether you are a vegetarian or not, veggie-friendly and flavor-packed recipes are a great addition to your family menus. …

Cook That Chicken

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we are all adapting to a complete change in behavior, as is the …

Market Safety Social Distancing

Safe Shopping at the Market

‘Tis the season for fresh fruits and veggies! Spring has arrived and with it, the opening of our local farmer’s …

Making Meals Easy!!

Are you running out of meal ideas for your family? And running out of groceries. Mealtime seems to come …

Time for Fresh Strawberries

Finally strawberries have begun to truly herald the arrival of spring. A sweet red strawberry just can’t be beat. The juicy …

Cooking for the Whole Bunch

For those of you staying at home and in charge of feeding the “whole” bunch, I thought I would …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Identifying and Responding to Factors That Can Affect Egg Quality and Appearance

This publication is a useful resource that shell egg producers can use to identify egg …

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Biology and Control of Fleas

A factsheet discussing the basics of flea biology, health risks posed by fleas in North …

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Let’s Talk About Genetic Engineering: A Guide to Understanding Genetic Engineering and its Applications in Food, Agriculture, and the Environment

This publication explains genetic engineering and its use in food, agriculture, and the environment. It …

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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 …

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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

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

7/24/24Local Foods
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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 …

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Food Pantry Produce Markets

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

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A food bank warehouse with boxes of produce.

Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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