Kids Day At the Market
First Saturday of the Month May through October 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Kids Day At the Market, presented by NC Cooperative …
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.
Intro to Home Food Preservation Classes
The weather is warming up and the flowers and trees are blooming a sign Spring has sprung. Spring is …
Be a Farmers Market Ambassador?
Interested in Becoming a Market Ambassador? Nash County Farmers Market is seeking volunteer seasonal Farmers Market Ambassadors to join our …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
Grow. Cook. Eat. Application Opens is Monday, June 3, 2019 Application Deadline is Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Interview Date is Friday, August 9, …
Empowering Youth and Families Program
Empowering Youth and Families Program 12 Week Series Begins March 21st Meetings will be held at the First United Methodist Church …
Extension Connections Newsletter
Hot off the press . . . Winter 2019 Extension Connections Newsletter – see link below. Winter 2019 Extension …
New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
The New York City Health Department has banned eateries from selling food and drinks containing CBD. The New York …
Growing Agritourism in Nash County
Are you interested in learning how to start an agritourism business? There are a vast array of farm experiences and …
Hemp License Still Required
The new 2018 Farm Bill does NOT change the requirement for NC hemp growers to have a license for …
Cooking Under Pressure
Do you have an electric pressure cooker or plan to get one and are not sure how to use …
Post Farm Bill: FDA Still Regulates CBD Products
From 12/20/2018 FDA Press Statement: ” …it’s unlawful under the FD&C Act to introduce food containing added CBD or …
NC State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
Reminders for Hemp License Holders
As the 2018 season draws to a close, many may benefit from these helpful reminders about the NC Industrial …
Calling All Nash County 4-H Supporters!
Enjoy Gourmet Roasted Nuts and Confections While Supporting 4-H! Order Online! Simply go online to Peanut.com and place your order by using …
Hurricane Preparedness; Before, During, and After the Storm
Hearing the word hurricane can bring about fear, intimidation, and anxiety. The key to surviving a hurricane is preparation. …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
2018 Summer Extension Connections Newsletter
2018 Summer Edition of Extension Connections In This Issue Research and Extension Works Shaping Our Future Leaders Summer Livestock Updates Tobacco Tour 2018 Wet Weather Fallout 2018 …
2018 Cook Smart Eat Smart Cooking School
Cooking is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends and to relax…well, it is if you …
"Raining" in Mosquitoes
Recent heavy rains and flooding across many areas of the state will create many breeding areas for mosquitoes. While …
Summer Canning Series
MORE DATES ADDED! See Below Learn to Safely Preserve Your Summer Vegetables One of the things I love most about summer is …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- 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
Good Agricultural Practices for the Production and Handling of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Blueberry
Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
4/3/19
Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide
There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …
3/27/19 — Local Foods
Care and Planting of Ginseng Seed and Roots
This factsheet covers propagating (by seed and by transplant) ginseng, which requires a period of …
2/21/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes
This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …
2/5/19 — Local Foods
Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …
1/29/19 — Local Foods
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
12/5/18
Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
This publication discusses the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits that local food systems provide …
11/14/18 — Local Foods
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …