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 …
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.
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 …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
All families need a plan for how they will communicate during times of emergencies. During disasters, you may be …
Register Now for Learning to Grow Series Classes!
The Learning to Grow Series is our effort to make classes available to help folks further develop their skills …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
Tomato Palooza- July 19
What’s it about… Tomato Tasting Contests: Best flavor, Largest, Most unique, Best Tomato Dish Tomato Growing Tips Seminar Open to all! All entries received …
"Raining" in Mosquitoes
Recent heavy rains and flooding across many areas of the state will create many breeding areas for mosquitoes. While …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Spring Fruit Smoothie
Make this fruit smoothie to stay cool & healthy this Spring! …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Food Safety InforSheet: Recovering from a Storm - Frozen Foods
- Food Safety InfoSheet: Recovering From A Storm - Refrigerated Foods
County Extension Programs
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
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Good Agricultural Practices for the Production and Handling of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Blueberry
Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
4/3/19
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 …
3/27/19 — Local Foods
Care and Planting of Ginseng Seed and Roots
This factsheet covers propagating (by seed and by transplant) ginseng, which requires a period of …
2/21/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes
This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …
2/5/19 — Local Foods
Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …
1/29/19 — Local Foods
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
12/5/18
Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
This publication discusses the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits that local food systems provide …
11/14/18 — Local Foods
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …