4 Steps to Food Safety
Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans get sick each year due food poisoning and 128,000 people end …
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.
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Quench Your Thirst Without the Added Sugar
With the continuing summer heat, it’s easy to turn to soft drinks, lemonade, juice boxes, energy drinks and sports …
Are You Reading the Nutrition Facts Label?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that almost all packaged foods and beverages have the Nutrition Facts label …
SNAP Benefits to Increase in Fiscal Year 2021
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
Oodles of Noodles - Pasta Making Demonstration
Watch Nicki Carpenter, 4-H Agent for Burke County, demonstrate how to make pasta! Pasta Recipe Ingredients 300 grams (approximately 3 ½ cups) …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
Just Because It Seals, Doesn't Mean It's Safe
We are well into canning season, and many people are looking for answers to their food preservation troubleshooting questions. …
In the Cards
As unemployment surged in North Carolina this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the demand for food from …
Trusted Food Preservation Resources
Here are some trusted resources to help you with your food preservation questions. The National Center for Home Food Preservation …
Canner Gauge Testing
It’s Time to Test Your Canner Gauge! Your pressure canner gauge should be tested for accuracy each year before you …
More in My Basket Program Helps With Food Insecurity
Hunger affects every community in North Carolina. In Burke County, 13,340 people, (14.9% of the county population) are food …
Online Freezer Meals Workshop
Online Freezer Meals Workshop June 24, 2020 Noon–1 p.m. Join us to learn about healthy meal planning, preparation techniques, and food safety …
Benefits of Buying Local Foods
Spring is in the air, temperatures are rising, and people are coming out of isolation. One great way to …
Grow Your Own Food Project
Thanks to the generosity of Banner Greenhouses, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center was able to provide tomatoes, peppers, …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and …
GMO Food Labeling
You may have seen controversy over GMOs and labeling in the media. Keep watching for a breakdown of the …
Success in 2019!
Here are some highlights from programs offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center in 2019. Successes from 2019 …
May Is National Strawberry Month
These delicious red fruits are great for your heart. They increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and …
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Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
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Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
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