Lee County Introduces New Extension Master Food Volunteer Trainees
go.ncsu.edu/readext?1018602
en Español / em Português
El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.
Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.
Português
Inglês é o idioma de controle desta página. Na medida que haja algum conflito entre o texto original em Inglês e a tradução, o Inglês prevalece.
Ao clicar no link de tradução, um serviço gratuito de tradução será ativado para converter a página para o Português. Como em qualquer tradução pela internet, a conversão não é sensivel ao contexto e pode não ocorrer a tradução para o significado orginal. O serviço de Extensão da Carolina do Norte (NC State Extension) não garante a exatidão do texto traduzido. Por favor, observe que algumas funções ou serviços podem não funcionar como esperado após a tradução.
English
English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.
Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.
Collapse ▲The Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) program is designed to engage community members in food and nutrition programming in their counties so that trained volunteers expand N.C. Cooperative Extension’s reach in meeting local needs. Much like the highly recognized Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, you can expect the volunteers to have a mastery in their field of programming. Over the last 3 months, six trainees have advanced through 30 hours of core curriculum training to equip them as they provide unbiased, research-based information on food systems, healthy cooking, and food safety. Over the next year, trainees will obtain 30 hours of internship shadowing with Lee County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Ashley Szilvay, and Local Foods Agent, Meredith Favre. This next year of shadowing will allow them to gain valuable experience as they are slated to earn the status of an EMFV in 2025.
In the featured photo two EMFV trainees, Joy Shockey and Bobbie West, provide educational programming during the Sanford Farmers’ Market at the Senior Enrichment Center. Making connections to the Farm to Senior program where members are growing produce in raised garden beds and grow bags, this outreach provided information on how to utilize and preserve herbs. One way shown was through infused waters. Staying hydrated as we age and in these extreme temperatures is critical to ensure our bodies stay healthy and properly function. Local fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be thrown into your daily water cups providing a healthy way to provide flavor. A refreshing sample was provided during this day of an infused water variation that married the flavors of cucumber, lime, and mint. Trainees made sure to make note of best food safety practices such as washing all fresh produce, choosing quality, unblemished produce, and maintaining the temperature of the water at or below 41F. If the infused water is left out at room temperature for 4 hours, discard it and try a new variation!
Other areas of service opportunities in which EMFV will use their mastery are at health fairs, community cooking demonstrations, youth programs, and newsletter and newspaper articles!
N.C. Cooperative Extension’s goal is to provide the residents of the community with research-based knowledge. For more information on nutrition, health, food preservation, and food safety in Lee County please contact the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Ashley Szilvay at 919-775-5624.