4-H Summer Fun – Chefs In Training
At the beginning of August, 4-H and community youth participated in a weeklong cooking class at the Extension office. The class was a collaboration between 4-H and Family & Consumer Sciences and focused MORE »
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National Watermelon Day 2016
August 3rd 2016 is National Watermelon Day and to celebrate properly, you will need to purchase the perfect watermelon. But if you’re like most of us, you agonize over the bin of watermelons MORE »
USDA Publication: U.S. Households’ Demand for Convenience Foods popular
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the demand for convenience foods — those that are easy to prepare and clean up MORE » – from 
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USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week popular
USDA has just released a new publication that highlights interesting facts about where (grocery stores and eating places were highest) and how often (average 11 times a week) families acquire food in a MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Water Efficiency Program Celebrates 10 Years popular
Many have heard of the Energy Star program that helps consumers identify energy efficient appliances, equipment, building products, and homes. Not all, however, know that there is a similar program that helps to MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Don’t Stand for Sedentary
How much of the day do you spend sitting before 6pm? If you’re an average American, then it’s probably about 5 hours and 47 minutes. Today, with the growing popularity in fitness and MORE »
Healthy Home Solutions popular
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be the source of or a contributing factor to a number of illnesses and injuries. Unhealthy homes expose families to environmental hazards including MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Spring PrepareAthon: Focus on Tornado Preparedness popular
In April of 2011, North Carolina experienced its largest tornado out break ever. Spring is a time when there is a greater threat for severe weather and tornadoes, not only in our state, MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Nutrition Decisions Webinar Series popular
Are artificial sweeteners safe? What is the difference between organic and conventional milk? To answer these questions and more, tune into our FREE Nutrition Decision webinar. Presented by Dr. Carolyn Dunn, Professor and MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC popular
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new ways to engage with and support local food. If you are not from MORE » – from Gardening
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Burke County Health and Nutrition
Information Portals
- 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
- Blue Ridge Community Action
- Blue Ridge Healthcare
- Burke County Smart Start, Inc.
- Burke County United Way
- Eat Smart Move More North Carolina
