Electric Pressure Cooker Workshop
Do you have an electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) and wonder how to use it? Join Zach Troutman, Family …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Cook Smart, Eat Smart
The Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School will teach you how to prepare simple, healthy, and delicious food for …
Med Instead of Meds
Interested in eating the Mediterranean way, but not sure where to start? The Med Instead of Meds class series …
Food Preservation Series 2019
Join us for a series on the various methods of preserving food. We’ll be covering water-bath canning, pressure canning, …
Outdoor Cooking Food Safety
Prepare as much as you can in your kitchen: One of the biggest concerns with outdoor cooking is ensuring the …
Turkey Tips With Agent Spatula
Dear Agent Spatula, I think I need professional help. Over the years I have learned some hard turkey cooking lessons …
Grilling Tips
Hey everyone! This is Zach Troutman, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with Lincoln County Cooperative Extension. With the weather …
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- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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