Pandemic-Driven Habits to Keep for 2021
What a Year! After experiencing numerous ramifications from a pandemic to enduring negative political campaigns, most are not sad to …
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.
Easy Apple, Fig and Cranberry Stuffed Tenderloin
If you are celebrating with a small group this year for the holidays, stuffed pork tenderloin may be just …
How to Make Yummy Pumpkin Bake
Even though winter has officially kicked-in, there are still some fall ingredients around to pull together a yummy pumpkin …
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 …
Watauga Extension Agent Margie Mansure Receives Professional Development Awards
Watauga and Caldwell County FCS and Local Food Agent, Margie Mansure, recently received two state Extension awards that she’ll …
How to Roast the Perfect Turkey, Make Gravy and Dressing
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell Community College Culinary Instructor Chef Robert Back for this 55-minute video to …
How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole and Cranberry Relish
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and “Food Fan” Eric Stafford for this 25-minute video as they make important side-dishes …
Food Council Presents Sandy Windelspecht With Healthy Food System Award
The Watauga Food Council’s Healthy Food System Award is given to a person or organization who has shown a …
How to Fry Apples and Make Apple Cucumber Slaw
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 20 minute video on cooking with …
How to Make Venison Jerky and Can Deer Meat
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “Food Fan” Eric Stafford as they show you how to make venison …
What to Do With Delicata Squash?
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 17 minute video demonstrating a bisque …
What to Do With Bok Choy?
Ever seen Bok Choy at a market and wondered what people do with it? Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure …
How to Jazz Up Your Green Beans
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “Food Fan” Eric Stafford in this 16-minute video to learn how to …
Make Easy Dips With Seasonal Tomatoes
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford in this 21-minute video as they use vine-ripened …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
How to Cook Crispy Corn Fritters
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford as they cook up what is basically a …
Online Med Instead of Meds Program in October!
More Instructors. More Social Interaction. More tools. Med Instead of Meds is coming in October 2020! Family and Consumer Sciences …
How to Make Couscous Salad With Fresh Herbs and Fruit
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford as they create a couscous salad with fresh …
How to Cook Ratatouille Grits
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 28-minute video as they gather up …
What to Do With All That Summer Squash?
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford in this 29-minute cooking show as they …
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
Publications, Information, and News
Resources for Locally Grown Food
Tools to Help You Make Healthy Choices
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