4-H Quaran-T-shirt Design Contest
T-shirt Design Challenge – Open to all Cabarrus 4-H Members Enrolling is easy – join today at …
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.
Teens! Looks What 4-H Has for You!
Being a teen is a great time to explore many different opportunities to prepare for your future. 4-H has …
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 …
Hay Bale Decorating Fun
Hay Bale Decorating Contest Entries are due at this link by November 23, 2020, at noon. Please let register to participate …
Fall Gardening Club
Let’s get to digging in the Dirt! We will be exploring the fall growing season and how all youth can …
Stay Hydrated With Water and Produce!
Water is life! In fact, based on the Institute of Medicine adequate intake for men is roughly about 13 …
Vitamin D and You
Recently, we learned that researchers have discovered that people with lower levels of vitamin D have higher mortality rates …
June Is National Dairy Month!!
Did you know June is National Dairy Month??? If you are anything like me, you love cows and all dairy …
FCS@Home - North Carolina Peaches
Warm summertime means delicious peaches from June to September. That’s right! Peaches are a great healthy snack to cool …
College of Ag and Life Science Launches New Podcast
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) has a new podcast titled Farms, Food, and You. Animal …
Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cabarrus County Center will again be doing testing for dial gauge pressure canners. Please see the …
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
We are excited to announce Count on Me NC, a new partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC …
Gardening Is Good for Mental and Physical Health
My son and I decided to plant a very small garden, last month. While he is very active, I …
What Do the Dates on Foods Mean?
As we have been preparing more meals at home, there have been many questions about expiration dates. They are …
National Stroke Awareness Month
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the CDC, about 800,000 people living in the United States have …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Free Online Adult Nutrition Classes
Learn about food and nutrition education from the comfort of your home. Online classes are now available in English …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …
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
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
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
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …