Fermentation and Breads
When we think of fermenting foods, what comes to mind are things like pickles, yoghurt, or sauerkraut. But did …
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.
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FCS@Home - Pork Chops!
Pork Chops are a wonderful cut of pork that is pretty lean like many of other cuts of pork. …
More in My Basket Monthly: Make a List for SNAP
Are you planning your grocery list? SNAP is a great way to expand your food budget. The More In …
Get Your Family Outside With 4-H Family Gardening Kit
Research shows that adding physical activity and spending more time outdoors reduces stress. Therefore, it is essential to not …
Phobia of Fats
Why are so many folks afraid of fats? Fats may seem like a scary word, but they are beneficial …
Personalize Your Plate for National Nutrition Month
How will your plate look for the month of March? National Nutrition Month is a celebration and education and …
What Is Sweet Basil?
One of the easiest herbs to grow is sweet basil. This herb will add tremendous flavor to your meals, …
FCS@Home: Love Your Red Fruits and Vegetables
What better way to celebrate American heart month than to talk about many different foods that can really help …
What Makes Tomatoes a Superfood?
Like many fruits and vegetables, tomatoes are very nutritious. They can be eaten a variety of ways, such as …
Workout Your Heart
Our heart is our most important muscle in the body. It is important because it helps to provide blood …
The Health Benefits of Cooking With Oranges
During the winter months we think about increasing our intake of vitamin C to boost our immune system. Oranges …
Happy American Heart Month!
February is American Heart Month! It’s a time to celebrate part of our body that keeps us moving! This …
Let's Talk About Vitamin C
We’re well into winter, and for many of us, we’re putting in our best effort to keep our body …
FCS@Home: Portioning and Variety
With a new year comes resolutions to change, whether it be by getting into shape, losing weight, or eating …
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 …
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
PLEASE NOTE: NC State University and local agencies (e.g. NCDA&CS) are not currently tracking species that are already known to exist …
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- 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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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …
2/19/25
Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet
This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …
2/19/25
Application for Community Gardening Assistance
This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.
2/19/25
Community Garden Asset Inventory
This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.
2/19/25
Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables
This measurement guide is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives …
2/19/25
Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest
This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.
2/19/25
Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—An Example
This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives a …
2/19/25
Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—Blank
This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.
2/19/25