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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- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes
This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …
Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
This publication discusses the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits that local food systems provide …
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 …
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 …
When the Power Is Out - When to Save Refrigerated Food and When to Throw It Out
This factsheet offers information on which refrigerated foods to discard when the power is out …
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …