Worried the Holidays Will Weigh You Down?
Eat Smart, Move More… Maintain, don’t gain! Take the Holiday Challenge! A drawing will be held on January 17, 2020, …
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.
Homemade Fruit Rolls
Fruit leathers are homemade fruit rolls. They are a tasty, chewy, dried fruit product. Fruit leathers are made by …
Tasty Thanksgiving Desserts Workshop November 19, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s celebrate the pumpkin and make Thanksgiving desserts out of pumpkin. North Carolina Cooperative Extension of Franklin County will …
Hurricane Dorian Information - Food and Water Safety
The Department of Health and Human Services is working to have D-SNAP available quickly if a presidential individual assistance …
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 …
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 …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
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 N.C. 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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Homegrown
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)
Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …
7 days ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Brief Instructions for Freezing Fruit
This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.
9/26/19
Insect Repellent Products
This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices …
8/13/19 — Biting and Stinging Pests
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Cleaning Flooded Upholstered Furniture, Curtains, Bedding, Table Linens and Other Household Textiles
This publication covers important information about cleaning household textiles after a flood.
6/13/19 — Disaster Recovery
Heat Stress Disorders
This publication offers safety tips and first aid procedures to prevent and treat heat stress …
6/13/19 — Disaster Recovery