Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge
North Carolina 4-H is excited to announce the Virtual Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge 2021! This contest challenges …
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.
4-H Cooking Up Confidence
Figure out what caused the Ice Cream Explosion, and solve other mysteries during the Cooking Up Confidence workshop. You’ll …
Youth Strawberry Freezer Jam Online Event
Youth Strawberry Freezer Jam – Come “Jam” with us!!! Presented by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth and Richmond County Centers Home Food …
4-H Just Grow It Youth Gardening Program
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center is offering a nine-lesson, FREE gardening program for youth ages 8-12. 2021 …
Canner Lid Testing
Spring is here and canning is just around the corner! Canners need to be tested every year before canning season …
Rising Above: A 7-Week Journey to Well-Being
Faithful Families Rising Above self-care program begins April 5! So how are you doing? How have you been able to take care of …
Farm City Photo Contest Winners
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center has announced their Farm City Photo Contest winners. The winning photographs will …
March Is National Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Science has declared March as Living Well Month. Living well is …
North Carolina Youth Institute Places Youth in the Center of Solving Global Food Insecurity
Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …
Giveaways Planned for Community Census Days in September
City and county officials are urging residents to come out, complete the census and then pick up free face …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
What's in Season: August
Check out Sarah Lackey as she tells us what fruit is in season in North Carolina this August! What’s in …
PPE Available for Agriculture Workers in Forsyth County
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is working with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to distribute …
What's in Season: July
Find out what’s in season in NC this July and a recipe that uses a lot of in-season vegetables! What’s …
Farmers Market Salsa!
Try this recipe for fresh salsa that is perfect to try right now! Farmers Market …
Trusted Food Preservation Resources
Here are some trusted resources to help you with your food preservation questions. The National Center for Home Food Preservation …
Making Healthier Choices!
How to make healthier choices when eating out or cooking at home! Making Healthier …
Non-Meat Protein Alternatives
Non-meat proteins and how to cook dry beans! Non-Meat Protein …
What's in Season? June in NC
What’s in Season during June in North Carolina? Check out our new series where Sarah talks about fruits or vegetables …
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