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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… 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 

Jul 12, 2019

Five Essential Knives for Every Kitchen

You only need a few knives in the drawer to be a great cook. Homegrown cuts to the chase and shares the five essential knives for every kitchen! 
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Jul 2, 2019

Burgers Done Right

Plan on firing up the grill for Independence Day? If you’ll be making hamburgers, check out our food safety pointers first. 

May 22, 2019

How to Cook Seared Salmon

Cooking fish may seem intimidating, but it's easier than you think to whip up a quick, healthy salmon dish. 
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Apr 16, 2019

Extension Helps Partners With Tailored Solutions for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating

NC State Extension project builds partnerships promoting healthy eating and physical activity to help prevent chronic disease.