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Bringing the Farm Home: NC Cooperative Extension Hosts Vibrant Mini Farmer’s Market Event in Mecklenburg County

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Connecting Agriculture, Office, and Community: A Conversation with Taylor Crumpler

Published - August 3, 2026

From: Local Food
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Chopping, Cooking, and Connecting with North and South Central Districts

Published - July 27, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Chrissy making mini pizza recipes
Cooking Up Healthy Habits: Halifax County EFNEP

Published - July 23, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Kayley with partners standing in front of EFNEP banner
Celebrating Two Years of Impact: How EFNEP is Transforming Health in Cleveland County

Published - July 23, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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EFNEP Graduation Success in Johnston County!

Published - July 20, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Becoming "Whole Grain Detectives" in Brunswick County

Published - July 8, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Columbus County Youth Master the Breakfast Bowl

Published - July 6, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Paige wearing an EFNEP polo standing next to a tv screen projecting a youth lesson.
Food Detectives: Grapes vs. Tomatoes

Published - June 29, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Cindy making smoothies in a blender
Sipping on Sunshine Smoothies in Pender County

Published - June 15, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Preserving the Harvest: Grant Sparks Exciting New Food Preservation Initiative in Richmond County

Published - June 8, 2026

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Shared Harvest: A Conversation with Melinda Roberts and Andrea Sherrill

Published - June 1, 2026

From: Local Food
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Connection, Collaboration, and Community Service

Published - May 21, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

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New Staff Learn Essential Skills

Published - May 4, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

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Going Above and Beyond: Celebrating Customer Service Excellence

Published - April 27, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Mapping the Way to Healthier Communities: Walk Audit Toolkit Provides a Roadmap for Change

Published - April 24, 2026

Dr. Carolyn Dunn holding her award
Dunn Makes a Healthy Impact

Published - April 20, 2026

Wendy Gantt of Alliance Health, #PassTheMicYouth Co-Director Maru Gonzalez, Kim Roberts from Town of Cary, and Carlos Moses from Wake County 4-H.
#PassTheMicYouth Honored with NC State’s Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award

Published - April 13, 2026

Dr. Dara Bloom receiving an award from Dr. David Monks at the NCSU Outreach and Engagement Awards Ceremony
NC State Celebrates Dr. Dara Bloom: A Career Dedicated to Transforming Local Food Systems

Published - April 6, 2026

From: Local Food
Jamie teaching a class in front of a screen while making a fruit salad
The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser: Easy Fruit Salad!

Published - April 3, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Dinorah next to a screen sharing shopping lesson
Food Resource Management: Dinorah Keith's Strategies for Getting the Best for Less

Published - March 31, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Conference logo image with text: Nourishing Communities through Nutrition Education, Partnership, and Innovation
EFNEP National Conference - New City, Same Goal

Published - March 13, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Choosing a Healthier You for Life!

Published - January 5, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Conference Day 1 - Welcome, Lightning Talks, Walking Tour, Community Tours
North Carolina Extension Professionals Gather for an Impactful Community Conference

Published - December 1, 2025

From: Local Food
NC State Extension leadership Family and Consumer Sciences FCS leader Sarah Kirby retires
Sarah Kirby Retires From Leadership Role With NC State Extension

Published - December 1, 2025

From: NC State Extension
EFNEP staff measuring items for a food recall training
Behind the Scenes of the “Back to the Basics” EFNEP Conference

Published - November 25, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Back to the Basics - EFNEP Conference 2025

Published - November 20, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Left to right: Katryn Eske, Patty Saltpaw, Lisa Benavente, Sarah Kirby
Outstanding Performance Award Winner: Patty Saltpaw

Published - November 20, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Left to right: Katryn Eske, Lynnell Godfrey, Lisa Benavente, Sarah Kirby
EFNEP Enhancement General Fund Award Winner: Lynnell Godfrey

Published - November 20, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Left to right: Katryn Eske, Mark Seitz, Melissa Massing, Cindy Rivenback, Lisa Benavente, Sarah Kirby
Susan McCaskill Morgan Professional Development Award Winner: Cindy Rivenbark

Published - November 19, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Left to right: Katryn Eske, Della Hicks, Lisa Benavente, Sarah Kirby
EFNEP Endowment Program Support Award Winner: Della Hicks

Published - November 19, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Left to right: Katryn Eske, Chrissy Barbrey, Lisa Benavente, Sarah Kirby
Ngaire Van Eck Professional Development Award Winner - Chrissy Barbery

Published - November 18, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Left to right: Katryn Eske, Matt Stevens, Jamie Carlson, Lisa Benavente, Sarah Kirby
New EFNEP Educator Award Winner: Jamie Carlson

Published - November 17, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Celebrating Our EFNEP Success - 2025 Awards

Published - November 14, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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East and Northeast EFNEP Educators Connect and Learn in Bertie County

Published - October 31, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Jamie making smoothie
Having a Berry Good Day!

Published - October 24, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Onslow County EFNEP Educator (Paige S.) showing Dean Fox and Extension Director David Monks the pitch grip technique.
Expedition Extension: Dean Garey Fox Visits EFNEP Across North Carolina

Published - October 13, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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Beyond the Basics: A Conversation With Michelle Estrada

Published - October 6, 2025

From: Local Food
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