Nuts and Seeds: A Healthy Afternoon Snack
Looking for something to snack on during an afternoon craving? How about nuts or seeds. Nuts and seeds are …
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.
FCS@Home: Home Holiday Safety with COVID-19
We’re well into the holiday season which means time for food, fellowship, and family. However, this year may look …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Sparkling Water: Is It Okay to Drink?
Water is important for staying hydrated and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Recently, there has been a lot of popularity …
FCS@Home: Healthy Holiday Habits
The holidays are among us, which means time to wind down and spend it with our love ones in …
Apple-Rutabaga Soup
With the beautiful fall colors and the crisp cool days, I began to think of all the wonderful food …
More In My Basket Monthly: Cooking With the Kids
It’s never too early for children to learn the importance of meal preparation. Kid-friendly recipe blogs is a new …
Holiday Meals on a Budget
The holidays are a time to get together with family and friends to enjoy good food and great company. …
Explore Fun Ways to Make Meals Healthier
Air Fryer Everyone that has an air fryer, raves about the delicious food that it produces. These appliances are very …
FCS@Home: Preserving Soups!
Nothing soothes the soul when cool weather hits like a nice hot bowl of soup, especially when it’s homemade …
Whole Grains for Health
As the weather gets cooler, it’s a great time to enjoy the delicious taste and health benefits of whole …
More in My Basket Monthly: SNAP Eligibility for Kids
If your child receives free/reduced lunch, there is a chance you may be eligible for SNAP (formerly food stamps) …
Savvy Shopper: Meat Label Claims
If you’ve ever purchased meat before, you’ve probably seen various labels on meat packaging like grass-finished, natural, antibiotic-free, or …
Make Meal Time Family Time
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, (EFNEP), strongly encourages families to make meal time, family time. October is …
National Active Aging Week
Beginning October 1, 2020, we recognize National Active Aging Week. During this week we promote the benefits of …
Union County Care-A-Van Event in November!
Early this summer, it was announced that the annual Senior Wellness Expo would be cancelled for the 2020 year …
Fresh Apple Cider: Here’s to Health!
The Fall Season offers an abundance of fresh apples. There are opportunities to pick your own, purchase at the …
FCS@Home: Figs
One of my favorite treats as a child was delicious fig bars. They were always my favorite afternoon snack …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
County Extension Programs - Union County
- Food, Health and Nutrition in Union County
- Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) in Union County
- Extension and Community Association (ECA) in Union County
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2009
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2010
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2011
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2012
- Summer Recipes from Sally's Kitchen
- Sally's Kitchen Recipes 2008
- UNION COUNTY NC EFNEP FACEBOOK
Extension Programs at NC State University
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
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Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
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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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