Watch Your Salt!!
Join Family and Consumer Science Agent Carmen Long as she looks into salt in our diet, hidden salt and …
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.
Family and Consumer Science Newsletter
The quarterly Family and Consumer Science Newsletter is ready and available for viewing by clicking the link below. Feb-Mar-Apr 2019 …
Faithful Families: Eating Smart and Moving More
Spring is a great time to think about making some changes in your routine to move towards better health. N.C. …
Diabetes Today / Heart Health
Make plans to join us at the Alleghany Wellness Center on Monday, February 20th at 12:00 noon for the …
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- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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