Cooking 101: Become an "Egg"-cellent Cook
When: Thursday, September 13, 2018, 6 – 8 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center Cost: $5 Register online! Pre-registration and pre-payment …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that address public health issues, improve economic well-being, and help people make healthier, better-informed decisions. Programs range from local foods, food safety, and food preservation to gardening and environmental efforts.
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Randolph County Ag. Facts Coloring Sheet (Download PDF Here)
We are so excited to share this coloring sheet with you! It contains some valuable Agriculture statistics specific to …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
"Raining" in Mosquitoes
Recent heavy rains and flooding across many areas of the state will create many breeding areas for mosquitoes. While …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Impacts Made With Steps to Health
North Carolina State University’s SNAP-Ed program, Steps to Health continues to help program participants make positive changes in their …
Home Food Preservation Workshops
The old ritual of spring-cleaning always included getting the kitchens scrupulously clean in preparation for the canning season. This …
Randolph County Cooperative Extension Steps to Health
As we are in the midst of the holiday season, when thoughts of eating healthy tend to be thrown …
Culinary Transitions
September is such a beautiful transition month. It is still summer, but there are hints of fall in the …
See if You Are Getting Enough C
This year’s flu season has already made a deadly impact across the United States. Regardless if you had the …
Are You Truly Going on a Diet?
Many Americans have a tendency to put on a “few” pounds over the holidays and resolve themselves to indulging …
It’s the Turkey You Should Stuff on Thanksgiving…!
As we approach the holiday season, and winter approaches, people begin to find comfort in comfort foods and rationalize …
Ah, it’s Autumn
It’s officially Fall! I love when the leaves begin to change colors, revealing rich shades of auburn, rust and …
Better Health Comes From Better Food Workshop
Families are getting healthier with the Better Food Better Health nutrition education program provided by North Carolina State University …
Not Just Rabbit Food
Finally! The days are longer and the weather is beginning to warm up! Spring is right around the corner. …
A Sweet and Sometimes Healthy Treat?
Did you overindulge in chocolate over Valentine’s Day or last week during the snowstorm? Let’s take time today to …
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Fresh & Local Recipes
- Fresh & Local - Apples
- Fresh & Local - Beef
- Fresh & Local - Beets
- Fresh & Local - Broccoli
- Fresh & Local - Collards
- Fresh & Local - Eggplant
- Fresh & Local - Kale
- Fresh & Local - Peaches
- Fresh & Local - Pecans
- Fresh & Local - Pumpkin
- Fresh & Local - Summer Squash
- Fresh & Local - Sweet Potatoes
- Fresh & Local - Watermelon
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
This publication discusses the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits that local food systems provide …
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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When the Power Is Out - When to Save Refrigerated Food and When to Throw It Out
This factsheet offers information on which refrigerated foods to discard when the power is out …
10/10/18 — Disaster Recovery
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
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A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People
This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …
8/24/18
Care and Planting of Ginseng Seed and Roots
This factsheet covers propagating (by seed and by transplant) ginseng, which requires a period of …
8/24/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …
7/20/18 — Local Foods