Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for NC Cooperative Extension
In North Carolina, food insecurity affects 1.6 million people, or about 15.9 percent of the population (USDA 2017). Food …
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Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that address public health issues, improve economic well-being, and help people make healthier, better-informed decisions. Programs range from local foods, food safety, and food preservation to gardening and environmental efforts.
Yoga With Goats
October 07, 2017 – November 25, 2017 (Every Sunday, Saturday) Hux Family Farm 1923 Shaw Rd, Durham, NC 27704 Instructors will lead you …
The Affordability of MyPlate
The Affordability of MyPlate: An Analysis of SNAP Benefits and the Actual Cost of Eating According to the Dietary …
Steps to Health Volunteers in the Community
We did it! Together we organized and boxed 4,490 pounds of food, which is enough to serve 3,781 …
"Eat Fruits and Veggies and Your Kids Will Too."
They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and veggies and your kids will …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
Rhonda Sherman posted this article that was authored by Carla Davis: June 29, 2017 | Author: Carla Davis, NC State University Sustainability Office You …
Worm Composting Workshop July 15
Learn how to recycle kitchen food scraps into nutrient-packed worm compost. This easy, inexpensive, odorless activity will be explained …
"They Learn From Watching You."
NC State’s SNAP-Ed Steps to Health program has launched a social marketing campaign “They learn from watching you. Eat …
Registration Is Open for the Carolina Meat Conference
Register now for the 2017 Carolina Meat Conference! Farmers, chefs, butchers, and industry leaders come together for two days …
Backyard Composting Publication Updated
Backyard Composting of Yard, Garden, and Food Discards has been updated. It is available in pdf (for printing) and web …
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is an extension fact sheet that was authored by Rhonda Sherman and first published …
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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
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