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Sign Up for The December Safe Plates for Food Managers Class!

North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Union County Center will be holding another Safe Plates for Food Managers course for the Winter Season! This course helps to meet the requirement in North…

How to Help Your Heart

As we already know, February is American Heart Month. It is a time to celebrate an important part of our body as well as making sure it’s in tip top shape! There are three big ways you can make sure…

Diabetes Prevention Program

November is National Diabetes Month. Over 30 million adults, aged 18 and older in the United States, are living with diabetes, with over 84 million with pre-diabetes. N.C. Cooperative Extension in…

Protect Your Health While Gardening

I am the first to admit that I am guilty of being a “weekend warrior”. I work outside in my garden during the weekend and my days off. Then for the next two or three days I am stiff and my muscles…

What’s the Deal With Kombucha?

You may have heard this strange word in your friends and family circles. But, what is kombucha?Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from tea, sugar, and a culture called Symbiotic Culture of…

FCS@Home - Pork Chops!

Pork Chops are a wonderful cut of pork that is pretty lean like many of other cuts of pork. A great recipe to try this weekend is Honey Garlic Pork Chops. It’s wonderful with a side of roasted…

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 My Basket Team can assist you with an eligibility screening to see if you may qualify for SNAP…

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 our hearts and the different ways we can prepare them!To keep our hearts healthy and…

Family doing Yoga at Home - American Heart Month

Happy American Heart Month!

February is American Heart Month! It’s a time to celebrate part of our body that keeps us moving! This year a great way to focus on keeping your heart healthy is by following the 7 Days of Self Care…

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 healthy to fight off the flu and cold. An important way of preventing sickness involves what we eat.…