No matter what time of year it is, or which growing season, there are some vegetables that are always affordable. During the summer and fall months, grocery stores have produce[…] Read More
Our grocery budgets usually cover day-to-day meals, often with little left over for special treats or special days – like Valentines Day. So what would it look like if you[…] Read More
In June 2011, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced a new food group symbol, MyPlate, to replace the previous MyPyramid. More importantly, the ChooseMyPlate.gov website has a wealth of[…] Read More
Cooperative Extension agents in 55 North Carolina (NC) counties are providing outreach on Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits – the NC name for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program[…] Read More
Our hope for this website, and its related blogs, is that it becomes a community forum for the sharing of useful information and helpful ideas about how to get and[…] Read More
