Safe Plates Food Protection Manager Certification Course
Safe Plates for Food Managers is an evidence-based, interactive food safety training course developed by NC State University. This course …
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.
Hitting Our Stride: Week 3 at the Roanoke Valley Farmers Market!
When? Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (and every Saturday until Fall) Where? 378 NC Highway 158. Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 We are …
Season Opener: Roanoke Valley Farmers Market
ATTENTION! Roanoke Valley Farmers Market SEASON OPENER: Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. It’s that time of year again! The Roanoke …
Community Health Needs Assessment 2021
Do you want to help make positive impacts in Halifax County? It all starts with completing the Community Health …
Community Service Agriculture Boxes for Seniors
COMMUNITY SERVICE AGRICULTURE BOXES FOR SENIORS FREE for Halifax County residents 60 years and older. Beginning April 21, 2021, from 2:30–3:30 …
Did You Know?
My name is Chrissy Barbrey and I am the “new” Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Educator. I came …
Operation Clover Rescue
The countdown clock has started! We are assembling a small team of resilient 4-H youth to track and decode the …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Med Instead of Meds Virtual Series
Eating like those who live in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease the risk …
Shopping for Produce During Quarantine!
Make sure you get your daily serving of fruits and vegetables during this time and enjoy a tasty recipe! Shopping …
Extension Master Food Volunteer 2020 Applications Are Now Open
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
Healthy Tidbits News
Check out the November/December 2017 edition of Healthy Tidbits Newsletter. Find healthy holiday recipes, diabetes updates and upcoming events. …
Holiday Ideas: Foods & Crafts
Come join us for healthy holiday recipes, fun and easy decorating and gift ideas. Get a jump on holiday …
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
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