Add More Sustainability to Your Landscape
Does your landscape need a tune-up to help it be more sustainable? Even if you have a small space, …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that address public health issues, improve economic well-being, and help people make healthier, better-informed decisions. Programs range from local foods, food safety, and food preservation to gardening and environmental efforts.
N.C. Cooperative Extension Mini Course
Free program! For the first time the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center is offering its own mini course! This five-week …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
All families need a plan for how they will communicate during times of emergencies. During disasters, you may be …
Local Foods Cooking Class
In these classes, you will learn how to make the most of seasonal produce with simple, fast recipes and …
School Garden Workshop!
October 13, 2018 – 2 p.m. Agriculture Resource Center 1175 S Brady Ave, Newton, NC Are you interested in starting a new …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
Controlling Mosquitoes Around Your Home
By Adam Smith Summer is the season for outdoor fun, but pesky mosquitoes can be a major problem and disrupt …
Start a Fall Vegetable Garden
Spring is a great time to start a vegetable garden, but did you know that July and August can …
Starting a Food Business in Catawba County
If you have wondered what is required for starting a food business, check out the “So you want to …
Farm to Fork Recipes
Check out a new resource with recipes and resources to help you make the most of foods you find …
U-Pick and Farm Activities 2018 Guide
Looking for summer family activities? Many local farms offer U-Pick opportunities and farm stands as well as farm tours, …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Catawba County Local Food
County Extension Programs
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
This publication discusses the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits that local food systems provide …
7 days ago — Local Foods
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
When the Power Is Out - When to Save Refrigerated Food and When to Throw It Out
This factsheet offers information on which refrigerated foods to discard when the power is out …
10/10/18 — Disaster Recovery
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
9/25/18 — Local Foods
A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People
This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …
8/24/18
Care and Planting of Ginseng Seed and Roots
This factsheet covers propagating (by seed and by transplant) ginseng, which requires a period of …
8/24/18 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …
7/20/18 — Local Foods