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Jul 11, 2022

A Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting Latino LGBTQ+ Youth

Maru Gonzalez, along with colleagues at SHIFT NC, has created a resource guide to assist parents, caregivers and loved ones of Latino LGBTQ+ Youth. 

Jul 1, 2022

AHS and 4-H Colleagues Receive $1.2M Grant From CYFAR

Dr. Autumn Guin and colleagues have been awarded a CYFAR grant to implement research-based STEM curricula in grades 6-8 in rural communities in four NC counties. 
Produce, Food, Fruit

Jun 20, 2022

AHS Faculty Member Awarded $1M USDA Grant

Dr. Dara Bloom was awarded a USDA grant to build a statewide collaborative to connect local food systems and early childhood partners. 

Jun 17, 2022

Gonzalez Publish Research on Latinx LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Belonging

Gonzalez recently published research in the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services. 

Jun 13, 2022

Bloom Publish Research on Exploring Models of Local Food Procurements

AHS faculty member, Dr. Dara Bloom, recently published research on exploring models of local food procurement. 

Jun 10, 2022

AHS Faculty and Graduate Students Present at AAAE Conference

AHS faculty and graduate students presented research and innovative ideas at the annual research conference of the American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) in Oklahoma City, OK. 

May 31, 2022

Four AHS Department Members Present at the National Health Outreach Conference

Four members of the AHS department recently presented at the 2022 National Health Outreach Conference, which was recently held in Kansas City, MO. 
NC State Extension Healthy Food

May 25, 2022

YFCS Faculty Members Publish Research on Dietary Practices During COVID-19

In collaboration with colleagues from across the United States, Dr. Annie Hardison-Moody and Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow co-authored an article on the disparities in dietary practices during COVID-19 by food security status. 
NE Ag expo field day in Shawboro, NC.

May 12, 2022

Donaldson Publishes Research on Professional Competencies Within Extension

In collaboration with a colleague at NC State University, Dr. Joseph Donaldson recently co-authored an article on the major competencies required of extension professionals. The article appears in the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension. 
walking

May 6, 2022

Hardison-Moody Publishes Research on How Motherhood Shapes Leisure Activities for Low-Income Families

YFCS faculty member and director of graduate programs, Dr. Annie Hardison-Moody, has recently been published in the Journal of Leisure Activities.