March 2021


Guilford County's Family and Consumer Sciences Department is here to connect the community with informative, relevant, and researched based materials. Feel free to reach out to our agents or educators with questions. FCS is here for YOU!

Finances For Children
You may be wondering what National Nutrition month is. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), called the American Dietetic Association at the time, started this nutrition campaign in March 1973.1 The campaign started off as “National Nutrition Week,” to share nutrition (education or information) with the public, and promote the Dietetics profession.1 With nutrition gaining some popularity in 1980, the National Nutrition Week campaign was expanded to a month!1...

March Highlights
Finances For Children
How children use money will affect not only their economic stability and security throughout life, but also how they live and feel about their lives. Parents and other adults can help children learn about and develop money management skills by discussing money with them, planning together, and providing children with positive learning experiences...
To Learn More Contact:
Shameca Battle, ssbattle@ncat.edu

Kid-Friendly Recipes
Looking for something fun, healthy, and quick to cook with your kids? Check out these kid-friendly recipes from EFNEP educator, Robin McNeill. You can print the recipes by clicking one of the links below and downloading the printable PDF.
To Learn More Contact:
Robin McNeill, rsmcneil@ncsu.edu

Virtual Fermentation Canning Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering a fun, virtual series on the topic of fermentation from Kimchi to Kombucha. In our classes, we not only encourage people to enjoy the food that we prepare and preserve but we also strive to help people fall in love with healthy food.
To Learn More Contact,
Vincent Webb, vwebb@ncsu.edu
Canning With Cooperative Extension
Canning your favorite and special products to be enjoyed by family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people!
To Learn More Contact,
Vincent Webb, vwebb@ncsu.edu
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