Tomato Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market July 22-24
Many of us know there’s nothing better than a fresh tomato sandwich on a hot, summer day. Tomatoes are …
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.
Cucumber Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market July 15-17th
Cucumbers are now in season around Wayne County! Many of us look forward to cool, crisp, fresh cucumbers during …
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. …
Peach Week at the Farm Credit Farmers Market From July 8-10
Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime! North Carolina’s peach industry is unique in that …
Lindsey Haynes-Maslow Tapped for Vaccine Education Program
As NC State Extension continues its effort to deliver vaccine education to North Carolina farmworkers, a College of Agriculture …
Kale and Egg Cheese Bites
Did you know as a nutrient-dense, low-calorie food, kale makes an excellent addition to a weight loss diet. Follow …
Kale Salad With Honey Lemon Dressing
Did you know that Kale is one of the best sources of vitamin K which is critical for blood …
Farm Credit Farmers Market Opens April 22!
The Farm Credit Farmers Market opens for the 2021 season on April 22. Spring and summer hours: Thursdays and Fridays from …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Marzo Es El Mes Para Vivir Mejor
La Asociación Nacional de Extensión de Ciencias de la Familia y el Consumidor (The National Extension Association of Family …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Steps to Health Reaches Out Virtually in 2020
Steps to Health is NC State University’s SNAP-Ed program. We empower youth, adults, and communities through evidence-based nutrition programs …
Produce Safety: North Carolina's Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the narrative below was written by Dr. Elena Toro Rogers, Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State …
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 …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
Enjoying Apples From the Farm to the Table
Help us celebrate NC Crunch Day by biting into an apple with us tomorrow. Every year the Farm to …
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 …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Saving Milk
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Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Be a Bone Builder
- Better Food Better Health
- Color Me Healthy
- Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School
- Cooking for Crowds
- Eat Smart, Move More, Take Control
- EFNEP Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
- Extension Master Food Volunteer
- Faithful Families
- Grow to Can
Disaster Preparedness
- Meal Preparation and Food Safety After a Power Failure
- Safe Food After a Flood
- When the Power is Out - When to Refreeze Frozen Food and When to Throw it Out
Extension and Community Association
- 2018 ECA Yearbook Updates
- Club Rotation for 2018
- Community Service Recognition Form
- Cultural Arts Contest Categories (New for 2018)
- Cultural Arts Contest Report for Winners (New for 2018)
- Deceased Members
- Increased Membership 2018
- Leadership Nominee Form
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Membership form for 2018
- North Carolina ECA Website
- Perfect Attendance Record and Years of Service
- Recruiter Form
- Yearly Activity and Service Report
Food Safety
- Asking Food Safety Questions at the Farmers' Market
- Color, Temperature and "Doneness"
- Federal Food Safety Information
Healthy Recipes
Home Food Preservation
- Canning Jams, Jellies and Fruit Spreads
- Drying Fruit Facts
- Drying Herbs
- Drying Vegetables
- National Center for Home Food Preservation
- Pickling and Fermenting
- Troubleshooting Jelly and Jam Problems
- Troubleshooting Pickling and Fermenting Problems
Local Foods
- Eat Local, Eat Healthy
- Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
- Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
- NC 10% Campaign Circles of 10
- What's in Season?
Nutrition
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