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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.

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Milk Before Bed

Ask Transylvania NC Extension: Milk Before Bed Question: I have always loved a glass of milk before bed but I …

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Fall Recipes from More in My Basket

More In My Basket (MIMB) is a program developed at North Carolina State University/Cooperative Extension that helps reduce food insecurity by …

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Ask FCS T-Times New Column

Erin Massey is the FCS Agent in Transylvania County and she is here to provide research-based answers to your …

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The Great Egg Debate

Are eggs just plain bad? Do eggs increase cholesterol? Should you eliminate them from your diet? Maybe you should …

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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

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Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research

This publication discusses the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits that local food systems provide …

10/31/23 — Local Foods
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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

10/25/23 — Local Foods
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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

10/25/23 — Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

10/25/23 — Local Foods
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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

10/25/23 — Local Foods
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Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

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