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 …
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.
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 …
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-Please Read
As a preventive measure in order to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, we encourage customers of …
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 …
Eat Local for Thanksgiving!
Here in North Carolina and Wilkes County, our farmers grow delicious foods that are a perfect addition to your …
A Healthy and Food Safe Thanksgiving
“Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be genuine. But most of all, be thankful.” It is that time of year again! Thanksgiving …
Fall 2019 FCS Newsletter
Upcoming Programs Pumpkin Patch at WCFM 10/19 Wilkes County Farmers Market is holding its annual pumpkin patch from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. …
April 2019 FCS Newsletter
See the link below to view the April 2019 FCS newsletter. April 2019 FCS …
Greens - Southern Comfort + Health Benefit
Turnips, mustard, and collard greens…sounds like a dish at grandma’s house. At least it does for some. In The South, …
Winter Squash-as Beautiful as It Is Nutritious
As the weather changes people often look to decorate their homes with pumpkins and squash. While they make beautiful …
Impacts Made With Steps to Health
North Carolina State University’s SNAP-Ed program, Steps to Health continues to help program participants make positive changes in their …
SNAP-Ed Partners With Local Agencies to Make Impacts
Our Nutrition Educators work closely with community agencies to help residents improve eating patterns by making a healthy choice …
Plants Do That . . . Inside
“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information …
The Affordability of MyPlate
The Affordability of MyPlate: An Analysis of SNAP Benefits and the Actual Cost of Eating According to the Dietary …
"Eat Fruits and Veggies and Your Kids Will Too."
They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and veggies and your kids will …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
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 …
2 days ago
Building Bones for a Lifetime: Diet and Osteoporosis
This booklet will help you determine if you are at risk for osteoporosis, and will …
2 days ago
A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People
This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …
1 week ago
COVID-19 General Guidance for Retail Food Environments
This factsheet offers guidance for retail establishments during a viral respiratory outbreak, like the coronavirus …
1 week ago
COVID-19 and Other Viral Respiratory Illnesses: Preventative Measures
This factsheet offers practical guidelines for keeping yourself healthy during a viral respiratory outbreak like …
2 weeks ago
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 …
3 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
Good Agricultural Practices for the Production and Handling of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Blueberry
Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
2/19/20
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
2/12/20 — For Safety's Sake