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What’s in Season?

If you’re wondering what produce is in season, I got you covered. For this month there are a variety of fruits and vegetables, including artichokes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, leeks,…

Happy National Nutrition Month!

There’s nothing like March that brings warm weather, growing plants, and celebrating healthy eating habits! March is National Nutrition Month, a celebration of taking steps to improving your health…

World Yoga Day

Did you know today is world yoga day? When many people think of yoga, they think of a good way to wind down and stretch after a long day. While yoga is certainly a great way to improve your…

Collards in North Carolina

Did you know North Carolina is the third leading producer of collards in the nation? Collards thrive in North Carolina and can easily be grown in a backyard garden! This makes North Carolina one of…

More in My Basket Monthly: SNAP Helps

With Busy Families, SNAP helps - SNAP families work. The majority of families that received benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2018 included at least one employed…

Virtual Safe Plates for Food Managers!

Are you working in foodservice and looking to become a certified food protection manager? Check out the new virtual Safe Plates for Food Managers program! This program educates food service…

Bowl of Oatmeal with Bananas Blueberries and Raspberries

Better Breakfast Month

You've probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but why? Research shows that eating breakfast improves kids' performance in school, boosts mood, and helps to keep you…

Keeping Seniors Active

Physical Activity is an integral part of keeping our bodies in tip-top shape, along with a nutritionally-balanced diet. This is especially important for our growing aging populations. Senior citizens…

Back to School Snacks

With kids going back to school, this brings a lot of excitement but can also be a hectic time for our schedules. It can be easy to lose track of time or become overwhelmed with after-school…

FCS@Home: Blueberries

There’s nothing more sweeter than a summer blueberry. There’s also nothing more healthier than a summer blueberry! These small fruits belong to the same plant family as cranberries and huckleberries.…