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 …
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.
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 …
Whip It Up Wednesday
Fish Tacos Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish is lower in …
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Skillet Spaghetti SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. Make the decision to improve your health through nutrition and exercise. The Expanded …
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Tortilla Cups with Eggs Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. The phrase, “you are what you eat” …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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Cucumber Strawberry Salsa A refreshing summertime salsa made with fresh cucumbers, strawberries, onion, and jalapeno pepper and a hint of …
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Strawberries with Cinnamon Sauce Try this light and simply delicious snack made with strawberries and cinnamon. Cinnamon may improve some key …
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Chocolate Beet Snack Cake For today’s edition of Whip It Up Wednesday, Nitasha is sharing her recipe for Chocolate Beet …
Whip It Up Wednesday Recipe
For today’s edition of Whip It Up Wednesday, I’m sharing my recipe for Banana Berry Smooth Serve. Banana Berry Soft …
Chopped Challenge "4-H Edition"
Vance and Warren County 4-H Programs are hosting our first 4-H Edition Chopped Challenge! There is NO registration fee …
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 …
Let's Get Moving..."Virtual Couch to 5K"
Sign up for our fitness and food fun! Youth have a chance to earn weekly incentives for training and …
SNAP Benefits to Increase in Fiscal Year 2021
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
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Fruits Should Be A Part Of Your Day Evidence shows there are significant health benefits to getting at least 5 …
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Summer is in full swing, and so are many of the local farmers markets! Farmer markets are a great …
Local Food Demonstration Kit & Recipe Cards: A Local Food Resource for Agents and Beyond
The Local Food Preparation Workgroup of the Local Food Program Team has created a variety of local-food-focused recipe cards …
In the Cards
As unemployment surged in North Carolina this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the demand for food from …
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Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or …
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 …
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