News From Family and Consumer Science Program

Kristi Willard receiving CALS Award
Celebrating Excellence: Kristi Willard Receives the CALS Award of Excellence for Public Service

Published - May 6, 2026

staff standing at a countertop learning to cut vegetables
New Staff Learn Essential Skills

Published - May 4, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
garden installation at early care center
Strengthening Communities: Healthy ROOTS in Eastern NC

Published - April 27, 2026

Headshot photo of Paige wearing a striped shirt and black jacket
Going Above and Beyond: Celebrating Customer Service Excellence

Published - April 27, 2026

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
a woman walking on a trail
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
Woman by demo table with screen reading "Families Eating Smart and Moving More"
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
Group photo of EFNEP staff at hotel
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
Graphic with outline of North Carolina reading North Carolina EFNEP Awards 2025
Celebrating Our EFNEP Success - 2025 Awards

Published - November 14, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
staff holding decorated pumpkins
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
Michelle Estrada Headshot
Beyond the Basics: A Conversation With Michelle Estrada

Published - October 6, 2025

From: Local Food
Staff making compost
Turning Food Scraps Into Future Soil!

Published - October 2, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Using glo germ to find bacteria on hands
Practice Makes Perfect!

Published - September 9, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Cooking class with instructor and students wearing aprons and bandanas in kitchen
A Taste of Collaboration: EFNEP and Welcome Baby Are Serving Up Healthy Habits

Published - September 3, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Keilah standing near table with promotional items
It's Back to School in Bertie County!

Published - August 21, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
bathroom vent fan
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 7: Ventilate

Published - August 18, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
kids safety concept- little girl climbing on baby chair
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 6: Think Home Safety

Published - August 16, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Two brown cockroaches, one shown top-down and one in side view, on white background
Creating a Healthy Home Step 5: Get Rid of Pests

Published - August 13, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Handyman using a caulking gun to caulk a window.
Creating a Healthy Home Step 4: Keep Your Home Maintained

Published - August 11, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Jane S. McKimmon FCS Hall of Fame Inductees for 2025
Extension Professionals and Partners Honored in 2025 FCS Hall of Fame

Published - August 11, 2025

From: NC State Extension
Condensation droplets and vertical water streaks on a blue-tinted glass surface
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 3: Eliminate Moisture, Keep it Dry

Published - August 9, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Isometric house diagram with numbered room callouts and legend titled "Room by Room Checklist for a Healthy Home"
Creating a Healthy Home Step 2: Contaminant Free

Published - August 7, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
Hand in green rubber glove scrubbing gray tile floor with orange cloth
Creating a Healthy Home Step 1: Clean

Published - August 5, 2025

From: Healthy Homes
A man in a Cooperative Extension shirt stands on the road to a dairy barn.
Welcoming Dr. David Monks!

Published - August 1, 2025

From: Local Food
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