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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.

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Safe Plates at Farmers' Markets. Safe Plates at Farmers’ Markets is designed for farmers’ market managers and vendors. Information will be provided to enhance the safety of food products sold at farmers’ markets across North Carolina. This curriculum teaches basic food safety principles, personal health and hygiene, and safe sampling practices. The training will also include an immersive hands-on activity using Virtual Reality to explore these concepts through a virtual tour of a farm.

Farmer's Market Food Safety Training

SAFE PLATES AT FARMERS’ MARKETS Safe Plates at Farmers’ Markets is designed for farmers’ market managers and vendors. Information will …

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Knife Skills Workshop

At some point, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “A sharp knife is safer than a dull one.” Do you …

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Three Ingredient Cookies

Everyone loves a homemade treat, especially one that’s easy to make. The Three Ingredient Cookie is perfect for utilizing …

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Reducing Food Waste

Did you know that households throw away $640 worth of food each year? April is Financial Literacy Month & …

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Balsamic Roasted Beets With Feta

Balsamic Roasted Beets with Feta Serves 6. Total Time: 45 minutes. Ingredients 6 medium beets (2 bunches, or about 3 1/2 pounds) 2 …

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Eligible Food Items

Let’s talk eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food items! Approved food items to purchase under SNAP include: Fruits and …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

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