Setting Goals for the New Year
The New Year is here! Have you decided on a resolution? Often, these yearly goals focus on improving overall …
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.
Lee County Educator & Curriculum Needs Survey
North Carolina 4-H believes that preparing youth for success and leadership in the global economy is one of our …
Teens' Journey to Adulthood Changed Dramatically in March
I am at the beach as I write this article considering a recent workshop I attended. Since exercise is …
Virtual Opportunities “STEM” Summer Learning Loss
How can you address the increasingly prevalent phenomena of summer learning loss? According to a Fairchild & Baulay 2002 …
Produce and Food Safety – What to Know Today
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. COVID-19 is transmitted through respiratory droplet dispersal when those carrying the virus cough or …
Make Sure You Count
Welcome to 2020! While the new decade has been a tad chaotic with current events, one thing that happens …
Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
Resources to assist you during the Coronavirus COVID-19: Website: NC State University COVID-19 Resources Description: The following resources provide best practices for preparing …
Lee County Center Covid-19 Information
Due to precautions related to Covid-19, we are operating with a limited staff in the office during regular business …
McSwain Center Policies and Procedures
The McSwain Extension Education and Agriculture Center is available. Lee County Farm Bureau Auditorium Contact us for: Policies and Procedures / Facility …
Drugs and Youth Trends in North Carolina Counties
As a parent and in my work with young people I believe it is important to stay up to …
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 …
Mental Health & Imagination
During a recent conference, someone posed an interesting question to me. Could the rise in mental health diagnoses be …
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 …
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 …
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
1/6/21
Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
1/6/21
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
10/21/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20