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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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Intermittent Fasting

If weight loss is a topic of interest, you may have heard about intermittent fasting as a strategy for …

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Healthy Eating on the Run

While we know that home-cooked meals using fresh whole foods are healthier and more economical than eating out, the …

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Small Fruit Plant Sale

Our annual 4-H Fundraiser is going on now through April 6, 2023. Order your Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, and Muscadine …

2023 Logo for National Nutrition Month "Fuel for the Future".

2023 Theme for Nutrition Month

Fuel for the Future is the theme for National Nutrition Month. March has been designated as nutrition month since …

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Food Trends 2023

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) released its annual trend forecast for 2023 and the biggest topic of concern …

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Healthy New Year

At the beginning of a new year, we often find ourselves making resolutions hoping a new healthy habit sticks. …

Collection of fall produce including pumpkin, acorn squash, and butternut squash.

Sweet and Delicious Fall Foods

I often hear people say autumn is their favorite season of the year. The changing colors and cooler weather …

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Nutrition for Young Athletes

School is back in session and, for many students, this means back to sports as well. Balancing academics and …

Images of food high in water content and the percentage of water each food provides.

Foods That Hydrate

The soaring temperatures have been extreme lately even for summer in the south. The temperature plus humidity can easily …

Girl works at a computer and eats unhealthy food.

Stress & Food

Stress is a common problem in most modern societies. Whether it stems from the daily demands of work and …

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Move More, Sit Less

Taking a walk is as easy as a quick trip around the block or a trek around town. What …

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Do You Get Enough Sleep?

When your busy schedule cuts into your down time, do you cut back on your sleep? You may think …

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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)

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Venison Donation Programs

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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

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Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

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Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

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