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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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Are You Turning 65 Soon?

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Obsessed With Mushrooms!

Mushroom are health food all-stars, and lately I want to add them to everything!! They pack savory flavor to …

Give Beets a Chance!

Sweet, colorful and versatile, beets are experiencing a definite comeback, appearing in salads in other dished on restaurant menus …

Summertime Grilled Appetizers

It’s summertime and outside grilling and chilling is the way to go! This season has been a scorcher, so …

Fourth of July Food Fare!

Celebrate the birth of our great nation this Holiday with food that celebrates the Red, White and Blue!! Red, White …

Just Peachy!

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

Ever Abundant Zucchini Squash

Soon it will seem like we have a never ending supply of zucchini squash, and while it is terrific …

Many Ways to Enjoy New Potatoes!!

What is a “new potato”, simply, they are any variety of potato that is harvested early. Unlike their full-grown …

Blueberries, a Superfood

These tiny little gems do indeed pack a potent punch. From anti-ageing to weight loss, blueberries rank the highest …

All Things Lemon!

With Spring in the air and Easter just around the corner, it’s time to turn heavy Holiday deserts and …

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday known for parades, shamrocks and all things Irish. From leprechauns to the color …

Is Your Chicken Tired?

Chicken is a super healthy protein, but are there days you feel like you have eaten so much chicken …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

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 …

4/3/24Local 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 …

4/3/24Local Foods
People work in a community food garden.

Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

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

4/3/24Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

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

4/3/24Local Foods
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 …

4/3/24Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

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

4/3/24Local Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

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

4/3/24Local Foods
Volunteers sort food at a food bank.

Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

4/3/24Local Foods