Resources

ICYMI! – Faithful Families Webinar Recordings Now Available
December 14th, 2016 by

  If you missed a previous Faithful Families Webinar and want to catch up, here’s your opportunity!  Previous webinar recordings are now available for your viewing pleasure!  Click the links below to access and download past recordings.  Check back here regularly to view webinars as they are added to this post.

Farmers’ Market Tours – Resources and Tools
April 26th, 2016 by

  Thank you to those who attended our recent Farmers’ Market Tour training!  We will have the video from that webinar available on the website soon.

Healthful Habits During Winter Months: Moving More!
January 21st, 2016 by

  Guest Writer: Hannah Field Winter is quite a busy time for a lot of people. Winter holidays are joy-filled, but they can also be very stressful. Add to that the stress of jobs and school, which are often at their peak during winter, and it can be difficult to set aside time for healthy… Read more »

ESMM Holiday Challenge is HERE!
October 12th, 2015 by

  Worried holiday weight gain will weigh you down? This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey! Many Americans gain between 1 and 5 pounds each holiday season. While it might not sound like much, most people never manage to lose those extra pounds.

Coffee and Health
October 5th, 2015 by

  This was originally posted by the NC Expanded Food and Nutrition Education program. Did you know, a plain cup of brewed coffee has only 2 calories and no fat. However, if you like to add flavored creams, sugars, etc., the calories quickly add up. See how many calories just 1 tablespoon of these extras… Read more »

Faithful Families: An Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Strategy
September 9th, 2015 by

  by Vimie Magsino In 2014, the North Carolina Division of Public Health (DPH) was awarded Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (ODHDSP) funding for the implementation of population-wide and priority population approaches to prevent obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and the reduction of related health disparities among adults. This award will be… Read more »

Gardening 101 – Final Post, Funding your Project!
March 13th, 2015 by

  Guest Writer: Maryam Funmilayo Welcome back to the final series of gardening 101. I hope you have started brainstorming on what, where, when, and how to plant, as the spring season is fast approaching.  I recently attended the Dig In! Event at the Marbles Kids’ Museum.  Experienced and novice gardeners, farmers, Master Gardeners, school teachers,… Read more »

Gardening 101 – Part Three
February 20th, 2015 by

  Welcome back to the gardening series! I hope you’ve been thinking deeply on how to start a garden with your family and friends. Starting small is always key and one of the best pieces of advice given by the Master Gardeners.  They advised that you start a container garden if you are very new into… Read more »

Make Valentine’s Day Healthy and Happy
February 13th, 2015 by

  Guest Writer: Lorelei Jones When you think about a special Valentine’s Day celebration, what comes to your mind first?  Was it the chocolate or the dinner?  Probably not.  It was more likely a sweet message from a dear friend or family member, a simple note, a kind gesture, or a fond memory of time… Read more »

I heart you.
February 6th, 2015 by

  Guest Writer: Debbie Stephenson Go into any grocery store or drug store today and you will find aisles of Valentine’s candy.  You will find everyday candy in red, white, or pink wrappers.  You will see candy shaped like hearts or lips, candy on a stick, candy with writing on it, marshmallow candy, gluten free… Read more »