Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
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.
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Offered Virtually
The past year has provided us with many more opportunities to prepare meals at home. Some may have found …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
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Healthy Recipe: Homemade Turkey Soup
What better way to use those turkey leftovers than for a comforting, warm soup that is also good for …
Healthy Recipe: Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
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Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
How to Make Beef Bone Broth in the Instant Pot
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Do you enjoy fork-tender meat that can be ready for a meal in just minutes? Then learn how …
Healthy Recipe: Cucumber Avocado Salad
Bring back the nostalgia of summers in the garden with this fresh and delicious salad that uses the tomatoes …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
Eating Healthy Doesn't Have to Be Bland
We have all been told “Eat your vegetables…they are good for you.” We just didn’t know how good they …
Asparagus - Grow It, Eat It!
Versatile asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse that pairs well with fish, beef, shrimp, veal, chicken, and pasta, but is …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
Healthy Recipe: Strawberry Salad
May is National Strawberry month and one simple way to focus on nutrition is to add more fruits to …
Healthy Habits: Creating a Sleep Routine for Stressful Times
You probably realize that stress can take a toll on the quality of your sleep—but you may not know …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Food Preservation Made Easy: Pressure Canning on May 12th
Join in for the next sessions on Pressure Canning on May 12th and Dehydration on May 19 Take Your …
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