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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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Canner Inspection and Rental

It’s canning season and we have a few new things we want to introduce to the community that will …

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March Program Update

Below is our March 2024 Program Update at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Guilford County Center. Read about event highlights …

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Upcoming Open House

Join us February 15th, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. at the NC Extension Guilford County Center (3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro). …

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Canning with Cooperative Extension

Canning and Food Preservation is a safe, economical way to preserve quality food at home. Canning interrupts the normal spoiling …

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Penne For Your Thoughts Podcast

Dive into the FCS world by tuning into our new podcast call “Penne For Your Thoughts”. Our podcast is a …

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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

It’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and we’re collaborating with Guilford County Continuum of Care and Guilford County Schools …

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Fall for Veggies

Get ready for fall by preparing some of these wonderful fall vegetables. Not only are they delicious but they …

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Why Eat The Med Way?!

The Mediterranean eating pattern has not only developed a following but it has the research to back it up. …

Motivation Monday

Exercise & Workout Library

Here is a small library of exercise “how to” videos and workout videos to get you moving from HIIT …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …

2/15/24Local Foods
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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

2/15/24Local Foods
People work in a community food garden.

Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

2/15/24Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

2/15/24Local Foods
Volunteers sort food at a food bank.

Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

2/15/24Local Foods
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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

2/15/24Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

2/15/24Local Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

2/15/24Local Foods