"They Learn From Watching You."
NC State’s SNAP-Ed Steps to Health program has launched a social marketing campaign “They learn from watching you. Eat …
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.
Cook Smart, Eat Smart
The Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School will teach you how to prepare simple, healthy and delicious food for …
Steps to Health
NC State University’s SNAP-Ed Program is Steps to Health. Steps to Health provides nutrition and food resource management education …
Registration for the Produce Safety Rule Growers Training in North Carolina
This one-day training course on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum is for produce growers. This course meets the regulatory requirements …
Dig in! Weaving Edible Landscapes—Urban Ag and Community Gardens—into the Fabric of Our Communities
8th Annual Dig In! March 4, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Registration: $15 …
Protect Your Home From Paranormal Activity During National Radon Month
Is your home possessed? Paranormal activity may be haunting your home without you realizing it. Radon larking in your …
American Cleaning Institute -- Tips for Laundering Flood Soiled Fabrics
Flood waters contain significant amounts of contaminates, including pesticides, sewage, and other and other types of organic matter. Fabric …
Housing Restoration and Recovery Videos
Hurricane Matthew caused devastating flooding across North Carolina. As citizens return home, it is essential that they know how …
Disaster Emergency Kit
Don’t get blown away when a disaster hits. Get your emergency kit …
NC Safe Plates for Food Service Managers
NC Safe Plates is a new Food Safety Manager Certification Course developed by NC State University and an alternative …
Keep Food Safe After a Power Outage
We are in the heart of hurricane season. Even though North Carolina has been spared from hurricanes over the …
USDA Publication: U.S. Households' Demand for Convenience Foods
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the …
USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week
USDA has just released a new publication that highlights interesting facts about where (grocery stores and eating places were …
Healthy Home Solutions
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be the source of or a contributing factor to …
Spring PrepareAthon: Focus on Tornado Preparedness
In April of 2011, North Carolina experienced its largest tornado out break ever. Spring is a time when there …
Nutrition Decisions Webinar Series
Are artificial sweeteners safe? What is the difference between organic and conventional milk? To answer these questions and more, …
Durham County Local Markets & Farms
Buying food local means buying food at the peak of freshness and nutritive value. Buying from local farmers and …
More in My Baskets Helps Residents Apply for Food & Nutrition Services
Have you found that it’s harder to make ends meet on a fixed income? Do you find yourself cutting …
Asking Food Safety Questions at the Farmers' Market
This Food Safety Infosheet offers suggested questions about growing practices, storage and food handling that consumers should ask farmers …
USDA Coordinating WIC and SNAP at Farmers Markets Networking Calls
USDA representatives coordinating WIC and SNAP at farmers markets across the nation are beginning to host networking calls on …
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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