Food Industry Labels & Organic Certification
Do you ever feel confused by the overwhelming amount of food industry labels and claims? Over the next several …
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.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Reusable Bags
Do you use reusable grocery bags? Are they safe to use during this COVID-19 pandemic? As of this posting, …
Take Control - Reduce Sodium Intake
Hello Everyone! This month I would like to share information on sodium. Sodium is a mineral that is an …
Shopping for Fruits and Vegetables
When you have the luxury of going to the store often, shopping for fruits and vegetables is not that …
Five Essential Rules of Cooking
5 Essential Rules of Cooking Have a good knife and cutting board. Having 1 or 2 good knives is important. …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Getting Started: Stocking A Basic Pantry
Spending more time in the kitchen than usual? Making more meals at home and need to know more about …
Making Grain Bowls With Chef Ellen Clevenger-Firley
Social distancing has lead many families to prepare more meals at home. Why not try something new during this …
Webinar: Combating Stress & Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19
Join us for a special webinar in partnership with: Combating Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19 Speaker: Dr. Kim Allen, …
Burke County Center - Limited Access
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center Extension Supporters, Stakeholders, and Clientele, We continue to work with county and state health officials, …
Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19
Work as usual? Probably not. This is a whole new time and we are all working toward a new …
COVID-19 Resources for Parents
This is a compilation of resources for parents to help with transitions related to the coronavirus pandemic. You will …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is of concern across North Carolina, the country, and the globe. To learn ways to keep you …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
March Is "Living Well Month"
Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well—that’s the theme of the national Living Well Campaign that is being …
Take Control - Live Mindfully
This month I will be talking about mindfulness when it comes to eating healthy and moving more. You may …
Be Smart for Your Heart
Since President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the first American Heart Month in 1964, the month of February has been …
Take Control - Move More
I hope you’ve had a GREAT start to your new year! Last month, I shared about setting goals, specifically …
Take Control in the New Year
Happy New Year Everyone! Every year individuals make New Year’s Resolutions and every year 2 out of 3 people …
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Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
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Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
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