Holiday Food Safety Resources
Here are some supplemental Holiday food safety resources that may assist you with safe Holiday cooking this season. Hotlines USDA Meat …
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.
Holiday Food Drive
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Guilford County, in support of the Out of the Garden Project: How Can I Donate? Bring your …
It's Soup Time!!
Soups are great for the Fall and Winter because they warm the body and they can serve as an …
Portion Control for the Holiday Season
Written By: Ja’nia Morrow Guilford County Agricultural Center Intern Have you ever thought to yourself, “Wow, that meal was amazing, but …
Food Safety and Thanksgiving
November is finally here and it’s been quite the year. However, we still have plenty of things to be …
NC Crunch October 21
Celebrate National Farm to School Month by crunching into a locally grown apple on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at noon. Across North Carolina, kids …
Packet Meals
Are you strapped for time? Sure, you are! Do you ever wish you could just have a meal ready …
Put a Freeze on Foodborne Illness
As more and more people prepare meals at home, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines when shopping, preparing, …
Creamy Coconut Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs
This light and bright flavorful recipe is a riff on a classic favorite. It comes together quickly and is …
Kid Friendly Recipes - With Robin McNeill
Looking for something fun, healthy, and quick to cook with your kids? Check out these kid-friendly recipes from EFNEP …
Cook Smart, Eat Smart - Lunch and Learn Series
Learn to cook quick meals within your food budget. This four-week virtual lunch and learn series will teach you …
Canning Equipment: Resources
Hello Everyone, It seems like we are experiencing the old canning shortage of 1975. I want to give you some survival …
Here's How - With Meredith Kreeger
EFNEP educator Meredith Kreeger is here to help you out in the kitchen! From hand washing to food prep …
Hurricane Season: Food Safety
Hello Everyone, As you already know, hurricane season is upon us. We would like to share some resources and tips …
How to Cook Steak Without a Grill
FCS agent, Vincent Webb, and Livestock Agent, Cole Maness, is here to walk you through all the different ways …
Community Gardens and Community Development Video
Community Gardens Agent Quina Weber-Shirk was a panelist for the Food Talks Discussion, “Community Gardens and Community Development” led …
Vegetarian Quiche - EMFV Demonstration
Who doesn’t LOVE quiche? Extension Master Food Volunteer Sharniquia White is here to walk you through how to make …
Motivation Monday
Health and wellness agent, Vincent Webb, is here to walk you though basic workout moves every Monday on Facebook. …
Agricultura Urbana Sostenible
Evento ofrecido en idioma español únicamente. Este programa provee información hortícola, con base in investigación científica, a residentes de …
Here's What's Happening With FCS
The FCS newsletter is a great way to stay connected with your agents and what is taking place in …
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