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Circle of Excellence Award Winners

Individuals receiving the Circle of Excellence Award are EFNEP Educators who are masters of outreach and meeting the needs of their participants. They are leaders within their unit and exemplify…

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Ngaire Van Eck Award Winner - Chrissy Barbrey

EFNEP's Ngaire van Eck Award was originated in honor or Dr. Ngaire van Eck who served as NC EFNEP’s Coordinator from 1989 through 1997. Before coming to NC she taught abroad in New Zealand, her…

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Watch Out for Added Sugars!

Teen Cuisine is an EFNEP program designed to teach youth from grades 6 to 12 important life skills to promote optimal health – both in the present and in the future. The curriculum addresses key…

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Block Party Draws in New EFNEP Participants

Onslow County EFNEP and 4-H participated in Plaza Manor's Annual Block Party on September 16, 2023. Staff were on hand to provide residents with information regarding upcoming events with N.C.…

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Another Summer Camp Season for the Books!

Scotland County EFNEP, in partnership with 4-H, sponsored their annual summer camp. Youth from around the county attended weekly sessions on nutrition and physical activity, developing leadership…

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We Love Our Community Partners!

Janet Bryan, McDowell County EFNEP educator, and Bridget Burnette, Coordinator for the Adult High School at McDowell Technical Community College have partnered together for several years. Because of…

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Germ Busters!

Patty Bowers, youth EFNEP educator in Chowan and Perquimans Counties partnered with Asheton Smith, 4-H Agent in Perquimans County to co-lead a Cloverbud Cooking Class. It was a fun morning filled…

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New Curriculum Engages Youth

Chrissy Barbrey, EFNEP Educator, in Halifax County teaches high school students how to create healthy, simple, teen-friendly meals. Students tasted new foods and found recipes they plan to try at…

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How Sweet It Is!

Zac Hackney, youth EFNEP educator in Pitt County, attended Ag Education Day at A.G. Cox Middle School on November 18, 2022. The purpose of the event was to provide youth with knowledge about…