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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 to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Dining with Diabetes

Dining With Diabetes

THIS SERIES AS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO NOT ENOUGH REGISTRANTS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CLASS LIKE THIS …

work out

Fit n Fun

This muscle-strengthening program will focus on improving cardio, strength, flexibility, stamina mental wellness, and overall well being. Just increasing …

rice ans bowl

One-Bowl Meals

Did you know one-bowl meals are a great way to build a well-balanced meal? One-bowl meals have many nutritional …

turkey

Fresh or Frozen

The holidays are right around the corner and the excitement begins as we anxiously count down to the holiday …

Safe Plates for Food Managers Training Program

Safe Plates

Class: February 6 – 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exam: February 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Address: 455 …

Shop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, and value-added products Local arts and crafts vendors.

A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 2, 2023 O.P. OWENS AGRICULTURE CENTER 455 CATON ROAD LUMBERTON, NC 28359 Shop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, …

Cover photo for Better Breakfast Month

Better Breakfast Month

Did you know September is Better Breakfast Month? Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day? This …

Cover photo for Why Use a Thermometer?

Why Use a Thermometer?

I have received several phone calls this month and last, inquiring, “Is my food safe to eat?” Many individuals …

Cover photo for Fall Into Extension

Fall Into Extension

It’s that time of year when the sweltering heat gets so bad, you’d think a chicken could lay an …

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Lift

LIFT (Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together) LIFT (Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together) is an in-person, group-based, strength training program …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources

This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …

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Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …

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Application for Community Gardening Assistance

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Community Garden Asset Inventory

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables

This measurement guide is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives …

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Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—An Example

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives a …

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—Blank

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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