Homemade Hand Sanitizer
The big topic of discussion at this time is COVID-19. We live in an age of technology and a …
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.
Farmers Market - Opens Sat April 4th
1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky Mount Yes, we are opening Saturday April 4th! Shop Fresh. Shop Local. Eat Fresh. Featuring Local Produce, …
Handwashing - Best Practices
CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected …
Beginner Grilling Class
This program is transitioning to an online program. We will not meet face to face due to the COVID …
Empowering Youth and Families Program
This program is FREE and has been developed and implemented by NC State University 4-H and funded by a Rural …
Safe Plates Food Safety Certification Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension offers Safe Plates for Food Managers for all those who work in the foodservice industry. The …
Homemade Holiday
The 2019 Homemade Holiday Program will be held Friday, November 1, 2019, at 6 p.m. The program will be …
Extension Connections Newsletter
Hot off the press . . . Winter 2019 Extension Connections Newsletter – see link below. Extension Connections 4th Qtr …
Keep an Eye Out for Spotted Lanternfly
Keep an Eye Out for Spotted Lanternfly This Summer The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Plant Industry Division is asking travelers …
Freezer Meal Workshop
September 10th The number one reason people give for not fixing meals at home is they do not have enough time. …
Safe Plates Food Safety Certification Class
Safe Plates for Food Managers will be offered at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Nash County office on October …
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 …
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. Now taking applications Anyone interested in cooking, nutrition, food safety, or food systems can apply. The NC State Extension …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
Transitioning to Online Program - MED Instead of MEDS
This program is in the process of transitioning to an online program. 7 Simple Steps This program is in the process …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
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 …
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
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