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Drinking Water Safety

As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

Welcome to the Johnston County Family & Consumer Sciences Newsletter. Thank you for joining me! I am Gwen Williams and happy to be your FCS Extension Agent in Johnston County. My goal is to provide community members with education, knowledge, and confidence about foods, nutrition, health, budgeting, and the home. My job is to be a valuable resource for all Joco residents who want to lead a healthier lifestyle through research-based and nutrition based programs. My goal is to help you make healthy choices while staying within your budget. Please feel free to reach out to me with questions about food, nutrition, food preservation, recipes, living a healthier lifestyle, or anything related to the home or family. You may give me a call or email me to learn about useful workshops, classes, and programs offered through FCS Extension. Be sure to subscribe to this newsletter to receive updates and information about all the programs offered through FCS Extension. The link to subscribe is on the last page of the newsletter. You can find me at https://johnston.ces.ncsu.edu/

Fall 2024 Joco J-I-T Jam Newsletter

It’s that time again! The Fall Quarterly Newsletter from your Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent. Please find the …

Canning jars with green beans, carrots.Just Canning where we cover the safe and scientific methods for canning. These classes will cover water bath canning vs pressure canning. Jams & Jellies, salsa, and dilly beans vs green beans. These classes are for the cook who has had some canning experience.

Just Canning Class

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston County Center invites you to join us for Just Canning Tuesdays June 4, 11, and 18 from 5:30 …

Tan background with cartoon chef.This class will cover whole meat pressure canning & dehydrating. You will learn to how to turn ground beef into jerky and to safely marinate that jerky! This class is for the cook who has had some canning experience.

Meat Preservation Class

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston County Center invites you to join us for Meat Preservation Class Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to …

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Let’s Talk About Risk: A Guide to Identifying, Assessing, Managing, and Communicating Risk

This publication outlines and describes core concepts of risk that are used in various environmental, …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

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Biology and Behavior of the German Cockroach

A publication covering the fundamentals of German cockroach biology and behavior, as well as their …

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Food Safety Modernization Act Current Good Manufacturing Practices for Food for Animals and COVID-19

How existing facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on personal hygiene and sanitation can be adapted …

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Biology and Behavior of Common Structure-Invading Mice

An extension factsheet covering mouse biology and behavior.

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Surveillance and Management of Common Structure-Invading Rats

A factsheet covering best practices for rat surveillance, conducive conditions, mechanical management, and chemical management …

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