March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
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.
2021 FCS On Demand Now Available!!
You asked… we listened! Based on the last FCS Needs Assessment, these are some of the classes that were requested… …
"Chat Around the Table" E-Newsletter!!
The Extension Master Food Volunteers of Stanly County are excited to bring something new to your inbox!!! This short and …
Steps to Health Reaches Out Virtually in 2020
Steps to Health is NC State University’s SNAP-Ed program. We empower youth, adults, and communities through evidence-based nutrition programs …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Betty Watson Scholarship Available
January 19, 2021 Stanly County Extension & Community Association will offer the Betty Watson Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Gifts From the Kitchen
THESE FESTIVE RECIPES ARE PERFECT TO ENJOY WITH OTHERS OR MAKE AS A GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. Each of these …
Collaborator Michelle Danyluk (University of Florida) Talks About COVID-19 Management in Citrus Settings
The All In For Citrus Podcast posted on October 23, 2020, includes an interview with FoodCoVNET collaborator Dr. Michelle …
USDA to Fund NC State-Led Group on COVID-19 Food Safety
North Carolina State University experts will lead a national project for COVID-19 research and outreach to the food sector …
Enjoying Apples From the Farm to the Table
Help us celebrate NC Crunch Day by biting into an apple with us tomorrow. Every year the Farm to …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Infosheet
This infosheet details the most current information related to SARS-CoV-2 transmission in food settings including person-to-person and fomites as …
Food Safety Talk 221: AB-CDC+
Food Safety Talk is a podcast from FoodCoVNET’s Dr. Ben Chapman and Dr. Don Schaffner. All episodes can be …
Should I Send My Kids Trick-or-Treating This Year?
The kids are begging to partake in one of their favorite holiday traditions of the year – trick-or-treating. But …
Savvy Shopper: Meat Label Claims
If you’ve ever purchased meat before, you’ve probably seen various labels on meat packaging like grass-finished, natural, antibiotic-free, or …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Med Instead of Meds - a Virtual Cross County Nutrition Program
If you are looking for research-based information on how to eat healthily, reduce risk of chronic disease, and feel …
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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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Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
1/6/21
Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
1/6/21
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
10/21/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20