Nash County Farm-City Celebration
Nash County’s farmers do more than grow the food we eat. They are stewards of the land, leaders, and …
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.
Celebrate FCS Day!
FCS refers to the Family and Consumer Sciences, which have changed much from what was once known as Home …
Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge Returns
Eat Smart, Move More has brought back their Maintain, don’t gain! Holiday Challenge. This has been a stressful year …
4-H Hungry to Help Food Drive
It’s That Time of Year Again – Spread the word!!! Nash County 4-H Is Holding a Food Drive Did you know that …
2021 Home Food Preservation Classes
2020 has been a rough year for everyone and I am looking forward to a wonderful holiday season and …
Farmers Market - Holiday Market
1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount Holiday Market Hours SATURDAYS from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Reach out to vendors to pre-order! Concession …
Cooking Up the Season; Butternut Squash
The fall of the year brings about so many changes and lots of comfort food. This is the time …
Empowering Youth and Families Program
Register Your Family To sign up or if you have any questions about this program please call Adrienne Williams 252.459.9810 …
LIFT (Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together)
This program will now be an online virtual program. The class times and dates are the same we will …
Fall Walking Challenge
As the weather turns cooler, and the leaves begin to change, grab your walking shoes, your family, a pet, …
Farm to Fork
Introducing Fork to Farmer in Nash County Supporting Local Chefs and Local Farmers Watch the video The local food movement is transforming …
Cooking Up the Season - Eggplant
Eggplant is the vegetable highlighted in this episode of Cooking Up The Season. Eggplant is a summer vegetable found …
Okra - Cooking Up the Season
Okra is one of my favorite summer vegetables. It is fat-free, very low in sodium, cholesterol-free, and low in …
Preparing for a Hurricane Disaster During a Pandemic
Eastern North Carolina has seen many hurricanes, however, this may be the first we have seen during a pandemic. …
Cooking Up the Season; Bell Peppers
This episode of Cooking Up The Season is all about bell peppers. These sweet and colorful peppers are in …
Cooking Up the Season - Blueberries
The seventh video in the Cooking Up the Season mini-series highlights blueberries. Blueberry season for our area is mid-May …
Cooking Up the Season - Zucchini
This episode of Cooking Up The Season focused on zucchini. Zucchini is in season in North Carolina during the …
Cooking Up the Season - Summer Squash
The fifth video in the Cooking Up the Season mini-series highlights summer squash or yellow squash. Squash are fat-free, …
MeatSuite: Del Granjero a Su Congelador
NC Choices se enorgullece en presentarles MeatSuite a los consumidores en Carolina del Norte. MeatSuite es una página web donde …
MeatSuite: From the Farmer to the Freezer
NC Choices Early Launch of MeatSuite for North Carolina MeatSuite is a brand new site where you can find local …
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
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