National Nutrition Month 2021
Written By FCS Intern: Tommy Hernandez Welcome to the Month of March! This month is National Nutrition Month! History You may be …
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.
American Heart Month: Let's Move!!
This is American Heart Month! There are a lot of things that affect the health of our hearts. Our …
Disaster Preparedness: Protecting Food During Power Outages
Hey Everyone, Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms, and other natural disasters can cause power outages or water damage that can …
Fermentation Canning Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering a fun, hands-on series on the topic of fermentation from Kimchi to Kombucha. In …
Canning with Cooperative Extension
Canning is a safe, economical way to preserve quality food at home. Canning interrupts the normal spoiling and decaying …
Guilford County Fitness Challenge 2021
Join us for our 2021 Fitness challenge! This challenge will be focused on gaining muscular strength and endurance. Why …
Coffee, Coffee, Coffee
Written By Family and Consumer Sciences Intern: Tommy Hernandez What is it about coffee that has you drinking it? Is …
N.C. A&T State University Small Farms Week Food Drive
Help Feed Hungry People in Our County! Donate canned goods and other non-perishable food by February 15, 2021, and be …
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 …
Overview: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025
The aim of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is what it says it is. It is a guideline to …
AMRAP Workout
Written By FCS Intern: Tommy Hernandez Do you have little time for exercise? Do you have a lack of equipment? …
Apple Pie Leather
Who doesn’t love fruit leather? Did you know that you can make it yourself at home? EFNEP educator Meredith …
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 …
The Power of Greens
“Did you eat your greens?” This was the question that my mom would yell out before her visit to …
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 …
The EMOM!
From kettlebell ventures in the summer to indoor activities in the chilly winter, I’ve tried to come up with …
A Twist on "_____"
Take your classic sweet treat, but put a twist on it! That’s what EFNEP educator Meredith Kreeger is demonstrating …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Homemade Jerky
We’ve been on a jerky kick for the last few days. Watch our “How to Video” to learn how …
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 …
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This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
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This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
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Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
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Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
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At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
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