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February Is American Heart Month!

February is American Heart Month – Show Your Heart Some Love! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but the good news is—you can take steps to lower your risk! Small changes, like…

From left to right: Emily Pendergrass (Regional Nutrition Extension Associate) Angie Lawrence (EFNEP Nutrition Educator, 4-H Program Assistant) Chef John LaTour, and Jamie Lester (4-H Youth Development Agent).

Chef John LaTour: A Passion for Healthy Families

Chef John LaTour is on a mission to help families eat and live healthier. With a background in technology and culinary arts, he transitioned from a career at Microsoft to studying business, baking,…

fried apple and pear slices with cinnamon and honey

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 – Serving Size: 1 apple)Ingredients: 2 apples 2 tablespoons brown…

Angie Lawrence speaking at a workshop for SCAPNC in-service training

SCAPNC Workshop

Angie Lawrence, our dedicated Brunswick County EFNEP nutrition educator, led a dynamic opening workshop for the SCAPNC in-service training in Red Springs, NC, in August 19th. This event brought…

Collage showing EFNEP "Teen Cuisine" and "Fuel for Life" panels with teens preparing and plating food

Back-to-School With EFNEP(for Educators): Healthy Habits for Students

Back-To-School with EFNEP: Healthy Habits for StudentsEFNEP for EducatorsGet ready for an exciting school year with EFNEP! We’re offering engaging, hands-on classes designed for 3rd, 4th, 6th, and…

the book "Growing Vegetable Soup" set up with fake vegetables on table for kids.

Free Professional Development Classes for Preschool Teachers

Hello Preschool teachers!Angie Lawrence, EFNEP educator visited Piney Grove Head Start's Classroom, in person, to share about vegetables. Students used their imagination’s to make vegetable soup…

Instructor seated on yoga mat leading parents with infants and toddlers on mats in a classroom

N.C. Cooperative Extension Hosts Kaleidoscope Play and Learn

On Monday, September 18th Smart Start Kaleidoscope and N.C. Cooperative Extension, Brunswick County provided engaging activities for the Play and Learn parents and children from the four area…

Six adults and two children holding red EFNEP bags and cookbooks before a MiPlato (MyPlate.gov) slide.

EFNEP Works- We Are Enrolling Participants Now

Are you an adult with school-age children? Do you or your family currently participate in Head Start, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), Temporary…

Rainbow of fruits.

Eat the Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables

I like to eat fruits and vegetables, but I think I might scream the next timeI’m told that the vegetable of the day is broccoli or California medley. I likethese vegetables and will eat them if…

Three bowls of broths on a cutting board surrounded by vegetables and herbs

Stock…Broth…or Bone Broth…what’s the difference?

I recently was at a local grocery store and stared at the shelf containing chicken stock, broth and bone broth. The variety amazed me (as well as the prices). This led me down a “rabbit hole” of…