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 …
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.
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? …
FCS Newsletter June 15, 2020
Kickin Nutrition Virtual Based Program Building Healthy Habits for Youth Are your children interested in taking a virtual nutrition education course? …
FCS Weekly News - June 8, 2020
Kickin Nutrition TV Virtual Based Program Building Healthy Habits for Youth Are your children interested in taking a virtual nutrition education …
FCS News June 1, 2020
Kickin Nutrition TV Virtual Based Program Building Healthy Habits for Youth Are your children interested in taking a virtual nutrition education …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
FCS Weekly News May 25, 2020
Med Instead of Meds Eating like those who live in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and …
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- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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