Ferment On!
Sue Estridge, Extension Agent Family and Consumer Sciences ~ Yancey and Madison Counties Have you ever wanted to learn to Ferment …
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.
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
North Carolina Youth Institute Places Youth in the Center of Solving Global Food Insecurity
Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Maintain, Don't Gain This Holiday Season!
This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and …
Pumpkin Bites and Did You Know?
Pumpkin Bites Ingredients 2 cups oats 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup pumpkin …
Med Instead of Meds ~ Virtual Cooking Program
More Instructors. More Social Interaction. More tools. Med Instead of Meds is coming in October 2020! Family and Consumer Sciences …
4-H and FCS Fall Virtual Cooking Series
Do your kids love to cook or are interested in learning? If so, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Yancey County …
Safe Canning Amid Canning Supply Shortages
Gardens are at the height of production and food preservation is in high gear. However, many home canners are …
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
Canning season is NOT over! You can CAN all year long! Just bring your pressure canner gauge into the office …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
— Written By Debbie Stroud Posted by Sue Estridge, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Madison & Yancey Counties I …
Keeping in Touch With Your Community
For the last two weeks I have been struggling with my weekly blog post for our Empowering Youth and …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Red Onions are so quick and easy to make and so tasty. If you have an extra …
SNAP Benefits to Increase in Fiscal Year 2021
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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
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