NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking preventive measures in the event that the state …
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Identifying Whole Grains and Added Sugars
I know you’ve all seen it in the grocery store: whole wheat, whole grain, honey wheat, made with whole …
Greensboro Farmers Market Connects Community to Fresh Local Food
Greensboro Farmers Market Connects Community to Fresh Local Food Greensboro, NC – The Greensboro Farmers Market has compiled an online resource directory to …
Food Resources in Guilford County
Several partners across Guilford County have worked together to create a list of food resources for Greater Greensboro and …
Here's How - Handwashing With Meredith
Whether or not there is a virus, proper hand washing is crucial all year around. Join me today as …
Strengthening the Immune System
We could talk more about COVID-19 throughout this article but quite frankly, it would be a little too late …
Building an Emergency Fund
What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is a cash reserve that’s specifically set aside for unplanned expenses or …
Big Announcement - Student Loan Waivers
On Friday, President Trump said he would waive interest on federal student loans. But what does this really mean …
Your Go-to 15 Minute Soup Recipe
With mother nature toying with our hopes of snow. This 15-minute soup is an easy, healthy recipe you can …
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and it was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. National Nutrition Month …
Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Once you file your taxes and find out the amount of your refund, you have a little time to …
Extension Master Food Volunteers Wanted
EMFV program is delivered through the N.C. Cooperative Extension. This is a great learning opportunity, as well as a …
Local Foods Summit CANCELED
Join Us on April 3, 2020, for the Guilford County Local Foods Summit! The Local Foods Summit is designed to educate …
Conquering Fitness Goals in 2020
Have you experienced failure in setting past resolutions or have you been simply disappointed that you couldn’t maintain the …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
We Grow Guilford County
We hear it all the time. What’s Cooperative Extension? What do you do? We partner with our community to deliver …
Guilford County Extension On the Air!
Our Extension Agents regularly sit down with Dennis Elliot on Triad Viewpoints to discuss their programs and upcoming events. …
2020 Summer Budget Available Now
New Year, New Budget Is one of your resolutions to get on track financially? If so, you’re not alone. Millions …
Guilford Community Gardening Needs Your Help!
Guilford Community Gardening is creating a Map & Directory, and we need your help! We ask that ALL community …
Got Grass? Need a Farmer?
One of the most interesting parts of our job here at NC FarmLink is reviewing the information that land …
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