Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware
Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In …
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.
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Interested in eating the Mediterranean way?
Med Instead of Meds is a series of Informational/Cooking Classes, led by Family & Consumer Science Agents of Franklin, …
February Is American Heart Health Month!
Celebrate American Heart Month: Join the #OurHearts Movement Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
COVID-19 Tips to Stay Safe During the Holidays
This year has been quite different from what we consider to be “normal.” COVID-19 has bought about many changes …
FCS News - December 21, 2020
Mental Wellness During the Holidays Managing your mental wellness during the holiday season can be challenging when unaware of holiday …
Learn How to Make Italian Mixed Vegetables
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) nutrition educator, Jessica Kearney gives a …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Family and Consumer Science News 11-23-2020
Holiday Gatherings During COVID-19 There are no documented cases of COVID-19 being contracted from food consumption, but cases have been …
Family and Consumer Science News October 26, 2020
Separating Trick-or-Treat Myths from Facts Most years on Halloween, children need only to fear a loud “Boo” from costumed ghosts …
Health Benefits of Sleep
On the surface, it seems like the seasonal transition from summer to fall provides all the best ingredients for …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
FCS News - August 31, 2020
Prevent T2 Virtual Program Due to COVID-19 we have restructured the Prevent T2 program into a virtual experience. If you …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
FCS News - Interested in Prevent T2 Virtual Classes?
Hydration “Hydration” means drinking enough to keep your body working properly. More than half of your body weight is water, …
Local Food Demonstration Kit & Recipe Cards: A Local Food Resource for Agents and Beyond
The Local Food Preparation Workgroup of the Local Food Program Team has created a variety of local-food-focused recipe cards …
Family and Consumer Science News - June 29, 2020
Run Franklin County Franklin County Parks & Recreation presents 50K (31 miles) virtual run and walk. Register by July 10th. Flyer …
FCS Newsletter June 22, 2020
Kickin Nutrition Virtual Based Program Building Healthy Habits for Youth Are your children interested in taking a virtual nutrition education course? …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
1/6/21
Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
1/6/21
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
10/21/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20