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East and Northeast EFNEP Educators Connect and Learn in Bertie County

The East and Northeast EFNEP Educators recently gathered for their in-person region meeting in Bertie County. It was a productive day focused on both professional development and team bonding. The…

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Having a Berry Good Day!

Jamie Carlson, Pitt County EFNEP Educator, is proving that learning about healthy eating can be delicious! She recently taught the Show Me Nutrition curriculum to 3rd and 5th graders at Elmhurst…

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

This year, Dean Garey Fox of NC State University’s College and Agriculture and Life Sciences launched Expedition Extension, a statewide tour of Cooperative Extension offices in every county. Along…

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Turning Food Scraps Into Future Soil!

In the North Central Region, EFNEP educators gathered to learn practical life skills. Team members visited a beautiful educational farm where Durham County Agricultural and Local Foods Agent, John…

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Practice Makes Perfect!

Teach-backs are an important part of training for new EFNEP educators. They provide a safe, controlled environment where educators can practice and refine teaching skills. Serving as a "dress…

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

Mac, an EFNEP educator in Durham County, has teamed up with the program Welcome Baby to help local families with young children learn valuable life skills. While families visit the Welcome Baby…

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It's Back to School in Bertie County!

Keilah Howard was hired as the Adult and Youth EFNEP Educator in Bertie County on July 7th. She immediately began her training, which included orienting with office staff and shadowing each of the…

Staff at conference

NC Extension Attends the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Conference

North Carolina State University was well represented at this years Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The theme of the conference was Leveraging…

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!

We are thrilled to share the Northeast District Monthly Shoutout for July 2025. Della Hicks, Adult EFNEP Educator in Pasquotank County, is being featured for her participation in the EFNEP Southern…

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2025 CALS Award for Excellence Winner - Fed Planchón

Congratulations to Fed Planchón for receiving one of this year's CALS Award for Excellence! This university-wide award recognizes outstanding non-faculty employees who have made exceptional…