Food Safety After the Power Is Restored
Matthew paid us a dangerous visit. He was nicer to some of us. All of us experienced at least …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that address public health issues, improve economic well-being, and help people make healthier, better-informed decisions. Programs range from local foods, food safety, and food preservation to gardening and environmental efforts.
"Feeding the Locals"- Local Foods Newsletter
Get your latest copy of the “Feeding the Locals” newsletter. In this issue: Consider new crops, follow trends, evaluate …
Southern Piedmont Local Food Producers' Conference
On February 24th 2015, the first ever Local Food Producers’ Conference for the region will be held at the …
Farm Fresh Ventures and Sally's Kitchen
Here, Sally McNeil, the Family and Consumer Science Agent with Union County Cooperative Extension has pt together a video …
Local Food Hub Launched, Taking Subscription Orders
FFVSubscriptionForm2013 A multi county, two state partnerships of local agricultural producers and Cooperative Extension Agents has finally launched and is …
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Classes
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, exercise more, lose some weight, or a combination of …
Mindful Eating: Savor the Flavor
The concept of mindfulness means paying attention to the events, activities, and thoughts in your daily life. Mindfulness means …
"Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less Classes Offered This Spring"
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, exercise more, lose some weight, or a combination …
Strategies for Eating Healthy
Eating healthfully, whether at home, school, or work, can present a challenge. Use these tips to help make healthy …
Stress-Free Cooking for the Holiday Season
The fall and winter seasons offer opportunities to entertain family and friends. A little planning and preparation can simplify …
Do Low-Calories Sweeteners Casue Weight Gain?
You may have heard stories in the news lately and wondered: What is the truth about low-calorie sweeteners? Do …
Time to Pack Another School Lunch
How can we give our kids a healthy meal without adding stress to our lives? Even the most carefully …
NC Sandhills Peaches
Sun-blushed North Carolina peaches are bursting with juice and flavor. Summer would not be complete without the fresh taste …
Spring Cleaning Tips for Household Allergens
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Ginseng Disease Control - Phytophthora and Alternaria
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This publication offers a list of companies and nurseries that carry goldenseal seeds or plants …
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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …
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Venison Donation Programs
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4/18/18 — Local Foods
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
4/18/18 — Local Foods
Home Composting with Earthworms
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4/9/18
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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
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