2020 Med Instead of Meds Cooking Program
So excited to share that we are partnering with Crossroads Connection to offer the Med Instead of Meds Cooking …
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.
Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
Merry and Bright Holiday Shopping
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
5 Tips for a Healthier Holiday Feast!
Just because a holiday feast is healthy doesn’t mean it isn’t delicious!! Today we shared several recipes on our …
Move More Workshops This November!
The Family & Consumer Sciences Program is partnering up with the Stanly County Nutrition Sites to offer workshops titled …
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 …
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 …
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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
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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