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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.
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Collapse ▲Garden Recovery After a Flood
There is an increased risk of E. coli, Listeria, Vibrio, Salmonella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus when eating produce from …
Safe Food After Flooding
As individuals go through their kitchen and start to sift through their food, there are certain foods that are …
Kitchen Clean Up After a Flood
Communities in Western North Carolina are dealing with floodwater damage and need to know important food safety information as …
Wasps at Porch Lights
In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …
Youth and Adult Partnerships in Extension
At the end of July, a group of the Empowering Youth and Families Program Assistants from across the state …
Fresh Pick Kitchen!
Have a family favorite recipe you would love to make and sell? Join us at the next Fresh Pick …
Explore the Great Outdoors!
June is just around the corner! This means that kids are getting out of school, the official start of summer …
Fermentation Workshop
FERMENT ON! Have you ever wanted to learn to ferment foods? In this five-week series, we will demonstrate and share …
Family Table Time
I think we’d all agree that communication is the most important trait in any relationship – especially in families. …
Collards Anyone?
Here’s why you should cook up collard greens often: they are so nutritionally virtuous it’s like putting money in …
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the most labor intensive vegetables to cultivate, unfortunately that makes it one of the least …
Ferment On!
Sue Estridge, Extension Agent Family and Consumer Sciences ~ Yancey and Madison Counties Have you ever wanted to learn to Ferment …
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 …
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 …
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Red Onions are so quick and easy to make and so tasty. If you have an extra …
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
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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Home Composting with Earthworms
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Clothes Moths and Carpet Beetles: Identifying and Controlling Fabric Pests
This publication describes common fabric pests, their habits, and what to do if you find …
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Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
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 …