Warm Up With the Food of the Gods
During the winter months, I love to drink hot chocolate. This drink, that we call cocoa, comes from the …
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.
Vegetable Spotlight: Garlic
December is time for cold weather, and the end of a growing season for many crops. However, there is …
Creating New Holiday Traditions
The holidays are here and the children are out of school, this is a great time to begin some …
What is Med instead of Meds?
In our daily life, we may find it difficult to determine the best method for eating well and improving …
How Do I Get Better Sleep?
When thinking about good health, we always look at eating well and getting in physical activity. However, there are …
Sign up for Safe Plates for Food Manager in December!
Be sure to sign up soon for our Safe Plate for Food Managers course from December 9th-12th. This 3-day …
Breakfast: The most important meal of the day?
“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. The reason behind this saying holds a lot of support. …
Vegetable Spotlight: Kale
What’s leafy, looks bumpy, and green all over? I believe that would be Kale! Which just so happens to …
National COPD Awareness Month
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a medical term used to identify any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. …
Powerup Your Autumn With Apples and Oatmeal
Apples are in season and what a great time to make and enjoy warm healthy applesauce oat muffins. Normally, …
Vitamins, Minerals, and their Sources!
Vitamins and Minerals are essential for several different processes in the body. We may know the common vitamins and …
Male Breast Cancer Awareness
Very recently, discussion about male breast cancer has become more common. Breast cancer occurs most commonly in men ages …
Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
Fiber is a very important nutrient that benefits the body in many ways, from weight management to maintaining a …
Kitchen Gadgets That Help Make Meals Healthier
Air Fryer Everyone that has an air fryer, raves about the delicious food that it produces. These appliances are very …
Vegetable Spotlight: Beets
Today, we are putting the spotlight on a nutritious and delicious vegetable, which one of its most popular varieties …
October Is Eat Better, Eat Together Month
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program strongly encourages families to make mealtime, family time. This month join the …
Safe Plates for Food Managers Course in December!
Get ready for our Safe Plate for Food Managers course from December 9th-12th. This 3-day course and 1-day examination …
Shrimp: Small in Size and Packed With Nutrients
As we recognize September as Cholesterol Education Month, let’s look at favorite seafood that gets a “bad rap” for …
National Women's Health and Fitness Day 2019
Since 2002, the last Wednesday of September has been recognized as National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. On this …
Vegetable Spotlight: Pumpkins
Fall is soon upon us, and what better way to celebrate the cooler weather than celebrating the harvest of …
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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
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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8/13/19 — Biting and Stinging Pests
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …