TikTok! TikTok! 4Health
This is an opportunity for youth ages 10-14 to engage in hands-on learning while focusing on healthy habits. Participants …
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.
Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
Lindsey Haynes-Maslow Tapped for Vaccine Education Program
As NC State Extension continues its effort to deliver vaccine education to North Carolina farmworkers, a College of Agriculture …
L.I.F.T.--Fitness Program for Active Adults
L.I.F.T. is an exciting new in-person group-based fitness and nutrition program for older adults that can help them to …
Join Me for Lifelong Improvement Through Fitness Together (LIFT) Program
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Warren County Center is really excited about offering a new program LIFT for aging adults who …
Warren County Youth Food System Challenge
We here at 4-H are so happy that you’re interested in this program. This fun challenge will operate based …
When in Doubt TOSS IT!!!
Food Safety is Key Have you experienced a power outage? Have you ever wondered if it is okay to eat …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Steps to Health Reaches Out Virtually in 2020
Steps to Health is NC State University’s SNAP-Ed program. We empower youth, adults, and communities through evidence-based nutrition programs …
Produce Safety: North Carolina's Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the narrative below was written by Dr. Elena Toro Rogers, Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Chefs Who Changed the World
Learn new skills and meet new friends in the New Year! Check out this new online workshop series through …
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 …
Enjoying Apples From the Farm to the Table
Help us celebrate NC Crunch Day by biting into an apple with us tomorrow. Every year the Farm to …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Farmworkers PPE
Warren County Cooperative Extension Distributes PPE Supplies for Farmworkers The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is …
4-H Edition Chopped Challenge
It’s Virtual, Exciting & Fun!!!! 4-H Edition Chopped Challenge provides the perfect opportunity for youth to meet youth from …
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 …
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
More Extension Programs at NC State University
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