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Apr 19, 2022

Four Helpful Tips to Reduce Food Waste

Up to 40% of the food grown, prepared or sold in the United States is wasted. 

Apr 4, 2022

In Food Safety Study, 25% of Participants Contaminated Salad with Raw Chicken

The study highlights the importance of hand-washing and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen. 

Dec 16, 2021

Study Examines LGBTQ+ Competencies Among 4-H Professionals

A first-of-its-kind study revealed a gap between knowledge and skills of 4-H professionals in engaging and developing programs for LGBTQ+ youth in 4-H across North Carolina. 

Nov 9, 2021

Boots on the Ground Program Expands Reach of Veteran Apprenticeship Farming in North Carolina

NC State faculty member’s newly awarded NIFA grant will provide long-term training to veterans who are interested in farming. 

Oct 26, 2021

Trick-or-Treating Food Safety Tips

With the COVID-19 pandemic still lingering, Ellen Shumaker, extension associate and Director of Outreach for Safe Plates at NC State University, sat down with The Abstract to discuss what trick-or-treating may look like this year and which foods to steer clear of. When trick-or-treating this year, “it’s really up to each person to decide their level… 

Apr 7, 2020

Extension COVID-19 Food Safety Resources Reach Far and Nationwide

Innovative thinking and the ability to rapidly deploy research-backed guidance has put NC State Extension food safety all over the map. 

Jan 22, 2020

NC State Summer Extension Internship Program

NC State Extension Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications for summer 2020. Internships are paid and interns will work directly with extension agents in various arenas that will help enhance their experience and grow. The application deadline is February 14, 2020. 

Dec 18, 2019

Food Safety for the Holidays

It’s after the big meal that you’ll face some of the biggest questions, like “Can I nap right away?” and “How long can the turkey and fixin’s sit out safely?” Ben Chapman spent his November and December dishing out safety tips for holiday cooking. 

Dec 18, 2019

EFNEP Success Story

Collaboration is key for NC State's EFNEP and SNAP-Ed Health programs and both groups have made great strides in identifying ways in which they can work together to improve the health of North Carolina's limited resource families. 

Dec 16, 2019

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Success!

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and NC State’s SNAP-Ed Steps to Health Program (STH) identifies ways to work together to form sustained partnerships.