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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 4, 2020
May has been designated as International Mediterranean Diet Month. Year after year, the Mediterranean diet is ranked as one …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
National Minority Health Month Weekly Update April 27
As we come upon the final week of April 2020 celebrating National Minority Health Month let’s celebrate with tips …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
National Minority Health Month Newsletter Week 3
April is National Minority Health Month: Daily themes are below Wellness Monday: The outbreak of COVID-19 may be stressful for …
COVID-19 Preventative Measures: Facemasks 101, Sanitizing Surfaces
Face Masks and Cloth Face Coverings Recommendations about face masks and face coverings for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cloth face …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
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Fermentology Mini-Seminars
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Family and Consumer Science Newsletter April 13-17, 2020
April is National Minority Health Month: Daily themes are below. Wellness Monday: Matcha and Meditation: Matcha is a hot tea …
Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings
Recent CDC guidance recommends wearing cloth face coverings when in public. These face coverings are NOT N-95 respirators or …
A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen
During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. The CDC has specific …
Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing
Join Dr. Megan Doblin-MacNab for Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. Register online Staying …
Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety While Social Distancing
Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. for Balancing …
April Is National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month, and the FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) is observing …
Minimizing Risk While Grocery Store Shopping
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Washing Produce During COVID-19
With the concern about COVID-19, many are questioning how to wash produce. Washing produce is always a good idea. …
Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags
Do you use reusable grocery bags? Are they safe to use during this COVID-19 pandemic? As of this posting, …
Shopping for Fruits and Vegetables
When you have the luxury of going to the store often, shopping for fruits and vegetables is not that …
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