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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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healthy homemade chickpea hummus with olive oil and smoked paprika, wooden background, top view

Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans...

Chickpeas or garbanzo beans. Just different names for the same food. But no matter what you call them these …

DASH Easting Plan

Do the DASH

I’ve written a lot about the Mediterranean Diet and our Family and Consumer Science staff and volunteers teach about …

peanut butter spread on a knife and jar

Just for Peanut Butter Lovers

What do you like best smooth or crunchy peanut butter? I’m asking this question because I’m thinking about peanut butter. …

rice in japanese bowl and seaweed are preparing for seaweed rice in japanese style

Safety of Leftover Rice

Leftover rice. There are several articles making their way around the internet and some columns in national newspapers on …

picture of a bowl of Zoat, which is oatmeal mixed with different ingredients.

Oatmeal Day

I bet you missed it. Last Monday (February 12) was Oatmeal Day. But don’t fret, you can “celebrate” this any …

Super Bowl or football theme food table scene. Pizza, hamburgers, wings, snacks and sides. Above view on a white wood background.

Super Choices for Super Bowl Eating

According to the US Department to Agriculture, “Super Bowl Sunday is American’s second largest food consumption day—right after Thanksgiving.” It’s …

Purple turnips growing in a vegetable garden. Gardening Lightbox

Food Bank Tour and Lots of Turnips

Our Extension Master Food Volunteers recently toured the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. This food bank is located …

Vacuuming dill. Vacuum packing machine on the table

Vacuum Packing

Vacuum sealers or vacuum packing machines are popular and frequently found in home kitchens. Their main purpose is to remove …

Cover photo for Microwave Mythbusters

Microwave Mythbusters

It’s time for some more MythBusters from the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PSFE). This is a group of …

Whole wheat pasta with vegetables

More on the Med

In last week’s column I wrote about the Med Instead of Meds program developed by our nutrition team at …

final product; kale arugula farro salad in a bowl

Start Off With a Med Salad

If you’re looking for a more healthful way of eating as you start the new year, consider the Mediterranean …

Happy African American woman and her friends communicating while celebrating Thanksgiving at dining table.

Something Good to Eat

Over the past month there have been many articles in the newspaper, on the web and also on television …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Football field.

Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity

As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …

3 days ago
An adult and a young girl examine a small object outdoors

At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning

Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …

3 weeks ago

Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens

Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

3 weeks ago

A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People

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

6/18/25
A food bank warehouse with boxes of produce.

Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

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

6/18/25Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

6/5/25Local Foods
People work in a community food garden.

Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

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

6/5/25Local Foods
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