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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.

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New Food Finder Tool

Use MANNA FoodBank’s new Food Finder tool to locate free food in your area! Simply visit: Where to Get Help and …

Nourish Your Body and Your Baby

Nourish Your Body & Your Baby Class

Come join the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and the Henderson County Department of Public Health for a …

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Navigating the Holiday Season

For some, the holiday season can be full of joy, gratitude, connection, and love for family and friends. For …

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Healthy Holiday Side Dishes

Looking for a lighter side dish to serve at your holiday gathering this year? Try out some of these …

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Brooklyn Community Garden

Situation Located adjacent to Sullivan Park in the historic 7th Avenue District of Hendersonville, NC the Brooklyn Community Garden was …

bananas

Let's Go Bananas!

Bananas are a fantastic healthy food option! The tasty yellow fruit contains lots of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins …

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Yummy Recipe Alert!

While it may not be the most nutritious option to choose from, who doesn’t love a yummy pizza? With …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

A ripe strawberry on the vine.

Growing Strawberries in Childcare Center Gardens

Strawberries are the perfect fruit for early childcare centers. Their life cycle is short (planted …

Identifying and Responding to Factors That Can Affect Egg Quality and Appearance

This publication is a useful resource that shell egg producers can use to identify egg …

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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)

Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …

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

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Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

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Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

1/28/25Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

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