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Public invited to attend listening session for N.C. State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
As N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) charts its future, it is looking for insight from the people it serves – the people of North … MORE »Posted: 1/22/13Alternative Farm Tour Stops in Duplin
In October, small and part-time farmers and other interested persons had an opportunity to learn about alternative crops and enterprises on the Southeastern North Carolina Alternative Farm Tour sponsored … MORE »Posted: 10/26/12Muscadine Harvest Festival Cooking Contest 2012 Top Recipes
Judges for the cooking contest sampled recipes that all included at least one cup of Muscadine grapes or juice/wine in five different categories – Entrée, Appetizer/Salads, Breads/Muffins, Desserts, and … MORE »Posted: 10/5/122012 NC Muscadine Harvest Festival Cooking and Wine Contest Winners
Muscadine Harvest Festival Cooking and Wine-Making Contest judges were given a large challenge this year as they tallied results for more than 90 different entries. Not only did the … MORE »Posted: 10/5/12Growing A Knowledge Base At Duplin Cooperative Extension
Duplin County Cooperative Extension is growing as two local professionals join the staff. “It’s a win-win for our county when local agencies hire local professional,” noted Wanda Clay, Director … MORE »Posted: 10/5/12Bring your ‘bounty’ to the county fair!
It’s time to show off the products of your ‘green thumb’ and artistic talents at the Duplin County Agribusiness Fair. Use the links (below in bold type) to find … MORE »Posted: 10/3/12Senior Citizens Graduate Nutrition Education Program
Duplin senior citizens are pictured above with graduation certificates for taking part in the 8-session Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) held at the Kenansville Congregate Meal Site managed … MORE »Posted: 6/20/12Program for Duplin County Senior Adults Concludes with Graduation Ceremony
Thirty-two senior adults participated in the Duplin Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program” (SNAP-Ed) that began in March at the Duplin Senior Center … MORE »Posted: 6/20/12Duplin County Senior Adults Selected to Participate in North Carolina State University “Steps to Health” Curriculum
Kenansville area senior adults can take “Steps to Health” and gain new knowledge from “It Could Be Salt’s Fault” to prepare healthy meals and “Setting the Table for Less” … MORE »Posted: 3/22/12Nutrition Education Conference
The 2011 Multi-State Nutrition Education Conference was held in Charleston, West Virginia from May 16 – May 19, 2011. Program assistants with EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) … MORE »Posted: 6/17/11Duplin County Senior Adults Selected to Participate in North Carolina State University “Food as the Fountain of Health” Curriculum
Thirty-eight senior adults are gaining new insight into preparation of healthy meals and stretching their grocery budget as they participate in “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program” presentation at the … MORE »Posted: 4/26/11Duplin Center Receives One of Five Grants for Programming
The Duplin Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences proposed youth nutrition camp is one of five innovative programs selected from 21 statewide applicants that target healthy lifestyle lessons for … MORE »Posted: 10/1/10Local Camp to Focus Youth on Nutrition Skills
Three Duplin agencies are collaborating to put the spotlight on nutrition and physical activity at a free summer day camp for youth being held in Warsaw and this project … MORE »Posted: 7/9/10Free gauge tests offered for pressure canner
In order to extend their summer garden bounty, many citizens in Duplin County can their own food. For those who want to do some home canning, Duplin Cooperative Extension … MORE »Posted: 6/21/10Area Food Service Establishments Ace Safety Training
Area food service staff participating in the February class of ServSafe training aced the instruction with an 80 percent passage rate, says Wanda Clay, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension … MORE »Posted: 3/15/10LINKS
Extension Programs at NC State University
- Agricultural Health and Safety
- Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Food & Nutrition
- Give Your Heart a Healthy Beat
- Groundwater Pollution Prevention for Farmers
- Rural Health Programs
