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Henderson County Center
Liz Nieto-Sanchez

Henderson Cooperative Extension Welcomes New Nutrition Educator

Henderson County Cooperative Extension has a new face in the office these days. We are proud to welcome Lizbeth (Liz) Nieto as our new EFNEP Program Assistant. EFNEP is the Expanded Food and…

Brunswick County Center
Summer Micro Camp Cook Play

Camp Cook Play with Randolph House Summer Micro School

This week, students at Randolph House Summer Micro School put on their chef hats and became Food Safety Detectives during the first lesson of Camp Cook Play, a six-lesson hands-on nutrition and…

North Carolina 4-H
4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.

Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

On May 16, the 2026 Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge took place during the Got to Be NC Festival at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. The competition featured 14 teams from across the state that…

Bertie County Center
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Beat the Heat, Keep the Beat: Fun Ways to Fuel and Hydrate This Summer

Summer arrives with a burst of energy, but rising temperatures can easily zap your motivation and leave you feeling sluggish. To beat the heat and keep your momentum, sync your nutrition with the…

Brunswick County Center
Building Healthier Habits Through Meal Planning and Budgeting

Building Healthier Habits Through Meal Planning and Budgeting

A participant from the Piney Grove Head Start parent meetings is creating healthier and more organized habits for her family through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). By…

Vance County Center
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Report to the People

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Durham County Center
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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…

Surry County Center
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Extension News April 2026

April is a busy month! Whether you’re managing livestock, prepping for pesticide trainings, or just searching for the local Farmers Market opening dates, we’ve gathered all the resources in one…

Brunswick County Center
Local Motive Mobile Farmers Market

Eat Smart with MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts Label

Eat Smart with MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts LabelEFNEP Piney Grove Parent Meeting UpdateAt the recent Piney Grove Parent Meeting, families learned how to use two important tools—MyPlate and the…

Surry County Center
New EFNEP Educator

EFNEP Program Assistant Adult Educator

Meet Abigail MooreHi everyone! My name is Abigail Moore, and I’m excited to be joining the team as the EFNEP Program Assistant Adult Educator. I’m really looking forward to getting started, learning…