Celebrate Health by Eating the Med Way!
In May, we celebrate National Mediterranean Diet Month—a time to recognize the many health benefits of following the traditional …
Ashley Szilvay
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Lee County Centerashley_szilvay@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 2420 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
Sanford, NC 27332
Mailing Address: 2420 Tramway Rd
Sanford, NC 27332
Sanford, NC 27332
Job Description The Family and Consumer Sciences program in Lee County consists of research-based food programming in the following focus areas: -Healthy Eating -Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Prevention -Food Safety -Local Food Systems -Food Preservation -NC Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed)
Recent Posts by Ashley Szilvay
Cool, Clean, and Market-Ready: Spring Cleaning Your Fridge for a Fresh Farmers' Market Season!"
Spring has sprung, and so has the season of our vibrant farmers’ market—but is your refrigerator ready to handle …
Resolving That Resolution Into a Goal
It’s almost the end of January, and for many, this marks the time when the enthusiasm behind New Year’s …
May Your Plates Be Merry and Bright
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults aim for around 5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily, prioritizing …
Fall Freezing Guide
Fall Breeze and pumpkin please but not pureed! Did you know there are no research-tested recipes for home-pressure canned …
Don’t Let the Summer Heat Beat You Down
The summer heat is here and the forecast says it’s staying a while. Dehydration can happen in extreme heat …
Lee County 4-H Cooking Teams Earn Silver Medals at State Cooking Competition
Across research, there is a positive association between cooking abilities in adolescents and better nutritional indicators. Providing youth with …
Asparagus: It’s What’s in Season!
Market season is back! Hopefully, as you arrive at the Sanford Farmers’ Market this Saturday and are greeted with …