Mental Health & Imagination
During a recent conference, someone posed an interesting question to me. Could the rise in mental health diagnoses be …
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.
Eat and Drink Your Water
Written by: Noa Borkan, Dietetic Intern Summer is a time for fun in the sun, outdoor activities, and unfortunately, lots …
Sandhills Farm to Table Cooperative
Sandhills Farm to Table Cooperative is entering its 9th year supporting Sandhills farmers in Lee, Moore and Cumberland counties. …
Do I Really Need an Ashwagandha Supplement?
It’s an interesting experience going to the supplement section of stores. Along with the multivitamins, minerals, and fish oils, …
Managing and Preventing Diabetes
There is a high chance that either you or someone you know has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. …
Teach Your Children to Eat Healthy by Teaching Them to Cook
The leisure of summertime has ended, and now it is time, once again, to get back into a routine …
Slow Cooker Meals
Do you wish you could come home after a busy day to the comforting smell of dinner cooking? Using …
Sanford Farmers' Market at the McSwain Center
The Sanford Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. at the McSwain Center, 2420 …
Sandhills Farm to Table Returns in April
Looking for a great way to find fresh, healthy, local and delicious produce each week? Well you are in …
Farm-City Week Activities
Join city and country folk as we celebrate our annual Farm-City Week. Farm-City Week in Lee County is November …
Harvest Sales, Fall Festivals and Cook-Offs
A cornucopia of homecomings, chicken stew and pancake suppers, spaghetti dinners, bake sales, bazaars and festivals all mark the …
Kids in the Kitchen
Tomatoes! Are they fruits or are they vegetables? If you have found this question to be a brainteaser, then …
Strawberries Are Plentiful and Nutritious
It was touch and go there for a couple of weeks this spring, but the weather turned, the sun …
Straw Bale Demonstration and Community Garden
While many may have their summer gardens in place there is still time to start your garden. The community …
Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less Clasess to Begin
What does high blood pressure; stroke; high blood cholesterol; diabetes; cancer of the colon, rectum, prostate, gallbladder, breasts, uterus, …
A Refreshing Summer Treat
While there is no such thing as the perfect fruit, a crisp, juicy slice of watermelon on a hot …
Need Help With Canning Tomatoes?
Canning can be a safe and economical way to preserve quality food at home. Disregarding the value of your …
Strawberries Are Plentiful and Nutritious
It was touch and go there for a couple of weeks this spring, but the weather turned, the sun …
Reading Nutrition Labels
The other day I was at a friend’s house and noticed she had 16 cans of green beans on …
How Long Will This Last? Handling Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving is a time for families and great food to come together. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation …
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