Well Water Testing for Radon
Franklin County Environmental Health Services provides water testing for radon, Uranium, and gross alpha/ beta contaminates. Below are links to …
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.
May Family and Consumer Science News
National Women’s Health Week – May 12 – 18 During National Women’s Health Week each year, millions of women take …
May is Mediterranean Diet Month
Happy International Mediterranean Diet Month A great time to start eating the Med way! What is Med Month? May is …
March Is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March of each year, is the perfect time to reflect and think about ways …
2018 Impacts - Franklin County Center
The following 2018 Outcome and Impacts video and flyer is a representation showing the number of educational events and …
Know It - Control It
Blood Pressure Management Program February is American Heart Month so why not get Heart Healthy! N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center …
Produce Safety Rule Training - Register Now!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center is partnering with NC State Extension to offer an all-day Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training on …
Foundations of Farming in Franklin County
BY: Pat Walker Franklin County Farmers’ Market Manager I was asked a few months ago by a beloved lady in our …
Cooking Healthy Nutritious Meals With EFNEP
The Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a program offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Franklin …
Med Instead of Meds
Med Instead of Meds – Mediterranean Way of Eating A few weeks ago, the first Med Instead of Meds 6-week …
Food Safety Certification Course
NC Safe Plates Training Program NC Safe Plates is a food safety certification course developed by NC State University. Certification …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
NCDA Certified Kitchen Presentation
Have Questions about Kitchen Inspection Requirements? Get Answers Here! Minoo Mehrotra, Food Compliance Officer with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture …
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 …
Summer Fun-Safety Tips for Pool Season
BY: Dominque Simon NC Cooperative Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Every day, about ten people die from unintentional drowning. Of …
Med Instead of Meds Class Series
Med Instead of Meds, a series of Informational/Cooking Classes, led by Dominque Simon, Family & Consumer Science Agent, will …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
Hurricane season began June 1 and now is the time to prepare for how you and your family will …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Cooking for Crowds
Are you planning to prepare food for a large group of people as part of a fundraiser or another …
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