Plant Patch Enables Continuous Monitoring for Crop Diseases
RALEIGH, NC — Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a patch that plants can “wear” to monitor …
Renee Goodnight
Former EFNEP Youth EducatorRenee is no longer active in Extension
Cabarrus County Centerrenee_goodnight@ncsu.edu
Job Description EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) is part of the United Sates Department of Agriculture. The curriculum is based around MyPlate and incorporates areas of nutrition and exercise. EFNEP youth educators spend most of their time working with schools and summer camps to deliver healthy lifestyle choices.
Recent Posts by Renee Goodnight
Celebrate Dairy Month in June by Toasting With a Glass of Milk!
How better to wash down a homemade cookie than with a cold glass of milk? Milk is used to …
National Egg Day – June 3, 2021
Egg consumption by humans dates back to the beginning of agriculture during the Neolithic Age, so a really long …
Eating Local and in Season for December
This quick reference makes it easy to choose what nutrient-dense foods are available in our state. For more information on …
How Much Do You Know About Agriculture in North Carolina?
Did you know that agriculture and agribusiness are North Carolina’s No. 1 industry? North Carolina boasts the third most …
Improving Mental Health Access for Farm and Rural Communities
Farming as a profession has always had its own unique challenges. Those of us who do not make a …
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 …
Old Tuffy Enjoyed Not Just by Humans
SLUG! Is it: 1) A slow, lazy person 2) An amount of an alcoholic drink 3) An elongated, typically rounded piece of metal 4) …