Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware
Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In …
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.
Growing Chatham, April 2021 Edition Has Arrived!
Growing Chatham April Edition has now arrived and full of spring blossoms! Check out our upcoming webinars that are …
Day 4: Celebrating Small Farms Week, Recognizing Heart Song Farm
In late July Debbie Roos, Chatham County Agriculture Agent, visited Heart Song Farm in Silk Hope. Grower Emily Fuller has accomplished …
Day 3: Celebrating Small Farms Week, Recognizing Off Grid in Color
Last October, Agriculture Agent, Debbie Roos visited Chatham County’s Off Grid in Color and talked with farmer Chantel Johnson. …
Invitation to Chatham Farms and Related Businesses to Join the NC Farm App
Join hundreds of farms and agribusinesses across North Carolina in cooperative marketing! The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is …
Discover How the Foods You Love Can Build a Nutritious Meal. Personalize Your Plate!
Wondering how you can fit your favorite foods into a healthy meal? In celebration of National Nutrition Month, explore …
Growing Chatham, March Edition
Today is the beginning of a new month, which means Growing Chatham is now available! This month is full …
Introducing a New Addition to the Growing Chatham Newsletter, the Growing Chatham Podcast
February has arrived, bringing a hint of winter weather with it as well as the February edition of Growing …
Eat Well in 2021 with Med Instead of Meds
Mondays, February 1 – March 8, 2021 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across …
Bye Bye 2020! January's Growing Chatham Welcomes 2021, New Webinars and More!
As we say goodbye to 2020 we look forward to what 2021 will bring. Hopefully, 2021 will be the …
Winter Squash: A Deliciously Sweet Nutrient Powerhouse
Looking for ways to add more fruits and vegetables into your meals this winter season? Winter squash is not only …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Naughty or Nice? It Doesn't Matter, Go Ahead and Open December's Growing Chatham!
It’s the season of giving and we are giving you our holiday edition of Growing Chatham! Do you enjoy …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Therapeutic Horticulture in NC - 15-Minute Video Introduction
Check out this 15-minute video introduction to many of the great therapeutic Horticulture programs across the state of North …
November Is National Diabetes Month
Diabetes Mellitus, better know as just Diabetes, has been recognized as a condition for at least three thousand years. …
November 2020 Holiday Closures
With the holiday season fast approaching, we wanted to share a few closures that will take place in November. Veterans …
Growing Chatham - November 2020 Is Now Available!
It’s a new month, which means a new Growing Chatham is waiting for you! Check out what’s happening at …
Food Safety When the Power Is Out
Is your power out? You may be wondering how long the food in your fridge will make it safely …
Chatham County Government Experiences Cyber Incident
On October 28, 2020, Chatham County government identified a cyber incident that resulted in its network, email, and office …
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Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- N.C. 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
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
1/6/21
Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
1/6/21
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
10/21/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20