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Dominque SimonExtension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences - Health, Nutrition, & Food Safety N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center

Preparing for Power Outage Winter storms can cause power outages that lead to food safety concerns. As storms approach, protect …

THANKSGIVING TURKEY FOOD SAFETY Having a turkey on your Thanksgiving table is a timeless American tradition. Use this information when …

Welcome Fall Let’s Make PUMPKIN SKIN CARE! Learn how to make nourishing exfoliating scrubs, bath tea and pumpkin soap from the season’s …

The muscadine grape is a nutritional powerhouse. Like many intensely colored fruits, vegetables, and berries, the muscadine grape is …

Frontline Training Flyer º This event provides a comprehensive food safety training that meets the needs of FSMA and 3rd …

Though commonly thought to be a vegetable, cucumber is a fruit. It’s high in beneficial nutrients, as well as …

Watermelon, one of summer’s most iconic fruits, is low in calories and rich in water. It’s also an excellent …

When it comes to focus and memory, there is no denying the importance of brain health. While several factors …

Blackberries are considered a superfood that packs a major nutritional punch along with bright flavor and intense color. Blackberries …

Tomatoes contain vitamins A, C, and K. Tomatoes are also a good source of niacin, chromium, and potassium. Vitamin …

In partnership with: NC Department of Agriculture, NC Department of Health & Human Services and N.C. Cooperative Extension, please join us …

Reduce Stress for a Healthier Heart Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, financial struggles, or the COVID-19 pandemic, stress shows up …