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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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Buddha bowl dish with chicken fillet, brown rice, avocado, pepper, tomato, broccoli, red cabbage, chickpea, fresh lettuce salad, pine nuts and walnuts. Healthy balanced eating. Top view

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Pick Med Instead of Meds

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Food Safety Managers

When I walk into a restaurant, I look for certificates on the wall. I know most folks are looking for …

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Is Sweetpotato a Noun?

You may remember a column I wrote a few weeks ago about our NC Cooperative Extension office here in Brunswick …

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Healthy Holiday Strategies

During this holiday season make a promise to put yourself and your health at the top of your list. …

Thanksgiving turkey, cooked, on a table with side dishes.

Before or After Food Safety Tips

This is a hectic time! You may be reading this before or after Thanksgiving. With that thought in mind, I’m …

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EFNEP Holiday Baked Apples

Looking for a yummy, healthy holiday snack? Try this EFNEP-approved recipe for baked apples! Baked Apples Recipe (Makes 2 servings …

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Touring Feast Down East

Our Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFV) recently toured the Feast Down East Food Hub. It’s located at the historic …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People

This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 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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4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

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

6/5/25Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

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

6/5/25Local Foods
Volunteers sort food at a food bank.

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 …

6/5/25Local Foods
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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

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