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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.
Guidance on Face Coverings in Wilkes
We are sharing information from The State of North Carolina and Wilkes County Government on proper face covering. *They recommend …
SNAP-Ed Makes Big Impacts Across the State
North Carolina State University’s Steps to Health program is just one of nine SNAP-Ed programs in the state of …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Resources You Can Use: COVID-19
North Carolina State Extension provides resources for communities across the state to utilize the food and other resources in …
Healthy Eating Improves With Steps to Health
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) serves limited resource individuals and families nation-wide. SNAP-Ed is funded by the United …
Home Canning: The Basics
Home canning is a great way to save fresh foods to eat year-round. The history of canning dates back …
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Claudia and Steven Townsend drove the back roads of North Carolina for two years looking for farm lease opportunities …
FCS Spring Newsletter
See the link below for the spring FCS Newsletter! FCS Spring …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative Announcement
Local Restaurants please see this message from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative Announcement Are …
Food Safety & COVID-19
The CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of reports at this time suggesting COVID-19 can be transmitted by …
Office Updates/COVID-19 Work Authorization Form for Farmers
We would like to give you an update on current office procedures and other information related to COVID-19 virus. We …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
COVID-19 Resources for Home and Community
NC State Extension continues to provide current information for COVID-19. See the resources below for families and communities. Practice …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
COVID-19-Please Read
As a preventive measure in order to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, we encourage customers of …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Happy New Year From FCS!
See the link below for upcoming FCS programs during January and February 2020. Happy New Year from …
Cooking Matters With WCPC
Free five-week cooking courses! Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., January 6, 13, & 27; February 3 & 10, 2020 Wilkes …
Thanksgiving Turkey Tips
Thawing No need to wash or rinse the turkey before cooking. Washing the turkey in the sink can splash bacteria …
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- 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
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