FCS Resources

At N.C. Cooperative Extension–Henderson County Center, we work to provide research-based materials and resources as well as using evidence-based curriculum. Navigate the links below to browse credited and trusted food and nutrition information. Don’t see what you are looking for? Contact the local Extension office for help gathering research-based information.

Recipes/Nutrition


Steps to Health Recipes

Choose My Plate

Med Instead Meds

Budget Bytes

American Diabetes Association

Food Assistance


SNAP/EBT AssistanceWNC Free Food Finder 

Food Safety & Preservation


Food Safety PortalNational Center for Home Food Preservation

Physical Activity and Wellness


with Dinah E. Gore Fitness & Aquatic Center

Food & Fitness Tracker - My Fitness Pal

Fall Prevention - Stand Strong NC 

Healthy Aging NC

Local Food/Food Systems


Local Food Portal

Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)

NC Farms App

Local Meat Finder