Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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.
Apples - Local Food Spotlight
It’s no secret that we love apples in Wilkes County. Although we will miss the annual Brushy Mountain Apple …
Stocking the Kitchen - Tips for Simple Meal Planning
If 2020 has taught us anything it’s the value of having a well-stocked kitchen. Keeping basic foods on hand …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
National Farmers Market Week
Happy National Farmers Market Week! The week of August 2–8, 2020 was proclaimed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue …
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 …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
Lunch and Learn: Virtual Home Food Preservation Series
Summer is in full swing! We will be offering a FREE virtual Home Food Preservation Series in July and …
Summer Squash - Cooking and Preserving
A visit to any local farmers market will prove that there is an abundance of summer squash this time …
Local Food Demonstration Kit & Recipe Cards: A Local Food Resource for Agents and Beyond
The Local Food Preparation Workgroup of the Local Food Program Team has created a variety of local-food-focused recipe cards …
In the Cards
As unemployment surged in North Carolina this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the demand for food from …
Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing
I believe this year has been a season of renewed appreciation for skills such as home gardening and preserving …
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 …
Sanders Ridge Farm Brings on New Farmers in Yadkin County
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 …
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
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- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
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Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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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
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