News From Family and Consumer Science 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
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
Staff at conference
NC Extension Attends the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Conference

Published - July 18, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Della Hicks was featured in a session entitled "Programs of Distinction" at the EFNEP Southern Region Meeting which was held in Raleigh on April 23, 2025. Della was the star of the show as she shared with EFNEP leaders from across the country her nutritio
July Northeast District Shoutout Featuring Della Hicks!

Published - July 15, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Fed with Dean Fox
2025 CALS Award for Excellence Winner - Fed Planchón

Published - July 7, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Niki Maness Headshot
Strength After the Storm: A Conversation With Niki Maness

Published - June 30, 2025

From: Local Food
Eight volunteers posing in a warehouse food pantry in front of stocked shelves
EFNEP Educators Boost Healthy Food Access in Brunswick County

Published - June 20, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Person whisking eggs in a bowl on a counter with measuring cups of chopped vegetables and cheese
Where Ideas Blossom: A Day of Connection and Cultivation

Published - June 3, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Lynnell Teaching
All Aboard the Veggie Terminal Express!

Published - May 22, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Group of people posing on indoor turf field with large white-red letters
Strong Minds, Strong Service: Cultivating Wellness for Effective Leadership

Published - May 19, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Man standing beside poster titled "Creating Impactful Success Stories: Crafting Testimonial Videos"
National Health Outreach & Engagement Conference 2025

Published - May 7, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Two women standing in front of a wall reading "Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship."
Rooted in Community: Guilford County's Approach to Food Security

Published - May 5, 2025

From: Local Food
Jones Loflin leading a workshop
EFNEP Regional Conference - Southern Style

Published - April 29, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Hands logo above skyline; Nat'l Urban Extension Leaders Conference; May 6-8, 2025, Durham NC
NC Hosts National Urban Extension Leaders Regional Conference May 6-8

Published - April 11, 2025

From: Durham County Center
Four people at a counter cutting onions and vegetables in a kitchen labeled "Research Kitchens"
Staff Gain Food Demonstration Skills

Published - April 2, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Sara Roscoe Teaching
Making Connections to Enhance Local Food Systems: A Conversation With Sara Roscoe

Published - March 31, 2025

From: Local Food
Two women standing side-by-side with arm around shoulder in an office; awards on table.
The End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to Patty Bowers After Two Decades of Service

Published - March 31, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Eight people standing under banner "NC Cooperative Extension Rutherford County Center"
From Pasture to Plate: EFNEP Educators Discover the Secrets of Big Bottom Milk Company

Published - March 28, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Poster text: "Focus on balanced and sustainable eating." #NationalNutritionMonth; salmon, soup, oranges
Build the Connection Across All Stages of Life! Celebrate Week 4 of National Nutrition Month

Published - March 26, 2025

Explore the connection between food and culture. #NationalNutritionMonth
Explore the Connection Between Food and Culture! Celebrate Week 3 of National Nutrition Month

Published - March 19, 2025

Geri Bushel
Celebrating the Legacy of Geri Bushel

Published - March 18, 2025

Four people around a table with a blender making drinks in a conference room
Family & Consumer Science Institutes Return to Raleigh

Published - March 13, 2025

From: EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! purple banner, salad bowl, "Food Connects Us" logo
Connect With a Nutrition Expert! Celebrate Week 2 of National Nutrition Month

Published - March 12, 2025

People test food in the Dinah Gore Research Kitchen
FCS Agents Bring Flavor to the Forefront

Published - March 11, 2025

Connect with your food. #NationalNutritionMonth — rice bowl with glazed salmon, avocado, peppers
Connect With Food! Celebrate Week One of National Nutrition Month

Published - March 5, 2025

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