N.C. Cooperative Extension of Alamance County Is on YouTube!
You can now find the following videos on our N.C. Cooperative Extension of Alamance County YouTube Channel: Livestock: How To Take A …
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.
March FCS Newsletter: Food and Nutrition Programming Is Headed Online
What virtual food and nutrition programs do you want to see offered in the next several weeks? Take the …
Extension COVID-19 Resources Portal
From the Director of NC State Extension, Dr. Richard Bonanno: COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we …
2020 Think Green Thursdays Are Live!
Click the link to get the full schedule of 2020 classes that cover subjects ranging from pruning fruit trees …
Become an Alamance County Extension Master Food Volunteer!
What is the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program? Interest in food, cooking, and local food is at an all-time high. …
Med Instead of Meds Returns in October
Join us for an autumn edition of Med Instead of Meds! Med Instead of Meds was created by a group …
Alamance County 4-H Blood Drive
Help support our Community Service project this year by donating blood. Alamance County 4-H will be having our first …
Alamance Gardener August 2019
It’s time to make way for broccoli! Take a look through the August issue of the Alamance …
Spring 2019 Solutions Newsletter
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Alamance County is Springing Green! Read all about it here: Solutions Newsletter Spring …
FCS March Newsletter
Three Cheers for Cabbage! Check out different recipe ideas for this under-rated vegetable and its relatives. Remember to scroll to …
Solutions - Winter 2019
Wondering what’s happening with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Alamance County? Wonder no more – here’s your Solutions, Winter edition! Winter …
Med Instead of Meds - January 2019
Kick off 2019 with all the tools you need to establish a balanced way of eating through Med Instead …
The Fall 2018 Edition of Solutions
Fall 2018https://alamance.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Fall-2018.pdf It’s a Fall Frenzy at Extension! Read all about it in this issue of …
Make Pasta With NC Cooperative Extension
Ever wanted to make your own pasta? Join us as we learn how to make dough and create three …
UPDATED 2018 Hands-on Canning Classes - Register Now!
. Want to learn how to can but worried you missed canning season? Never fear! Alamance County Extension is partnering …
Alamance County Farms & Local Foods Listing
Explore the links below, organized by category, to find local goods and support local farmers! Bread & Baked Goods CSAs (Community …
Farmers Market Classes for SNAP Recipients, General Public
Alamance County Extension has teamed up with North Park Farmers Market in Burlington to offer TWO types of FREE …
Food and Nutrition Programs at Alamance County Extension
Do you enjoy food? Are you interested in learning more about topics related to food? Our new Family and …
Alamance County Area Farmers Markets
Looking for farmers markets in the Alamance County area? Click these links for the updated 2017 listing of farmers …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People
This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …
7 days ago
COVID-19 General Guidance for Retail Food Environments
This factsheet offers guidance for retail establishments during a viral respiratory outbreak, like the coronavirus …
1 week ago
COVID-19 and Other Viral Respiratory Illnesses: Preventative Measures
This factsheet offers practical guidelines for keeping yourself healthy during a viral respiratory outbreak like …
2 weeks ago
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
3 weeks ago — Local Foods: Childcare Center Production Gardens
Good Agricultural Practices for the Production and Handling of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Blueberry
Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
2/19/20
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
2/12/20 — For Safety's Sake
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
2/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …