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Building My Body Program

Building My Body with Virginia Williamson 3rd Graders! Last week, and Thursday/Friday of this week, our 3rd graders were wrapping up Lesson 4 of the Building My Body 4-H EFNEP program!This week,…

Quinoa Strawberry Salad

March- National Nutrition Month®

It's March and time to celebrate National Nutrition Month®! This is annual celebration that was started back in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The idea is to get us all to think…

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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…

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Candy or Potato?

That’s what young trick-or-treaters were asked at the recent Brunswick County Fall Festival. What would you pick? Candy or Potato? Believe-it-or-not about 50% picked the potato.While all the other…

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Harvest Healthy Habits Billboards

Have you seen our Harvest Healthy Habits billboards? They're on both sides of Route 17 near Bolivia. The billboards are part of our Steps to Health Program from NC State and N.C. Cooperative…

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Brunswick County Community Service and Restitution Program

The Community Service Youth and Master Gardener Volunteers have been busy maintaining the Gardens. Even with the heat and humidity, and loss of water source the Youth Vegetable Gardens have produced…

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…

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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…