Agriculture Is Vital to Stanly County
Stanly County agriculture is vital to our economy, community, and environment. Without agriculture in Stanly County, the local economy would …
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.
International Cooking Class
Come learn to make hands-on recipes that are out of this world! Participants will not only go home with …
A Winning Tailgate Recipes
“A Winning Tailgate” cooking class was held on August 28, 2019. During this class, participants learned about basic nutrition …
A Winning Tailgate Workshop Just for YOU!
You will surely get a “kick” out of the recipes at our upcoming “A Winning Tailgate” Workshop. Don’t miss …
Back to School Edition Family Hike
Looking to get healthy as a family?! Join us at our upcoming Back to School Edition Family Hike where …
Meal Prep Bootcamp
We are teaming up with Gold’s Gym Albemarle to offer another Meal Prep Bootcamp Workshop. See flyer for details! When: …
2019 Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Applications Now Open!
We are excited to announce the first Extension Master Food Volunteer Training in Stanly County!! See flyer for details. …
Become an Extension Master Food Volunteer!
Do you have an interest or passion for food, nutrition, cooking, food safety, or food preservation?! Would you like …
Meal Prep Your Way to a Healthy Weight
Something very exciting when you work in the health field is seeing how interested people are becoming in taking …
Extension in the Kitchen Recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Salad
May is Med Month!! We can all improve our health by eating the Mediterranean way which includes lots of …
Empowering Youth & Families
Join our Empowering Youth & Families Program to gain 18 new tools to strengthen your family while also teaching …
Local Food Drive!
We are excited to celebrate the 33rd Annual Small Farms Week by hosting a local food drive. Please help …
Golden Shoe Event
We are excited to partner with Stanly County Health Department & Parks and Rec on the 2019 Golden Shoe …
2019 Betty Watson Scholarship Application
The Betty Watson Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000 by the Stanly County Extension & Community Association. …
Transform Your Health in 2019
For those of you who are looking to cook smarter and move more in 2019, this may be the …
2019 Learning to Grow Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stanly County Center is excited to offer the 2019 Learning to Grow Series! This series of …
Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School
If you are interested in learning to cook, getting new & simple recipes, and gaining tips on eating healthier, …
Mix It Up - Food Mixes in a Jar Workshop
When the holiday season rolls around, many family budgets become strained. One fun and financially friendly gift to make …
Join the 2018 Holiday Challenge!
You are invited to join the 12th annual Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, don’t gain! Holiday Challenge. Rather than focusing on …
A Canning Workshop Success
“I am so excited to be here learning how to can safely”, shared Jenna Miller (pictured above) upon her …
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Information Portals
- 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
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
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