Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
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.
Caswell County Pesticide Education
Do you need V or Z(fumigation) credits to renew your North Carolina private pesticide applicator license? Pesticide Education Caswell County …
Spring Home Food Preservation Series
Workshop Times 6:30–8:30 p.m. (EST) Are you interested in home food preservation but not sure where to start? Or maybe …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Caswell County Food Drive
According to a study conducted by Feeding America…there are nearly 4,000 Caswell County citizens facing food insecurity on a …
North Carolina Youth Institute Places Youth in the Center of Solving Global Food Insecurity
Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …
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 …
Eat Well in 2021 with Med Instead of Meds
Mondays, February 1 – March 8, 2021 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across …
Holiday Food Gifting Pointers
The holidays are a time when many of us are busy in our kitchens preparing homemade food gifts to …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely
Next week starts the beginning of the busy holiday season. This year is a little different and we have …
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 …
Health, Wealth, and the Holidays Workshop Series
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension agents from Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Mecklenburg, and Orange Counties for any or all of the …
Dining With Diabetes
November is Diabetes awareness month. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly 1.6 million Americans have diabetes, …
Dining With Diabetes
Family and Consumer Sciences agents from Caswell, Chatham, Orange, Randolph, and Rowan Counties have teamed together to bring you …
Pecan Scab Disease
Pecan Scab Disease More than likely, the black spots you see on pecan leaves and shucks are due to pecan …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Infused Water Safety Tips
Infused Water Safety Tips Even though there have been no food-borne outbreaks associated with infused waters, if left unrefrigerated, there …
Homegrown | Super Simple Guacamole Dip
Today being “Taco Tuesday”… what better time to learn to make homemade guacamole dip! Please enjoy this video produced …
Radon: Your Home and Your Health
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste, so it could be present …
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