Food for Thought

02/28/2026

March is National Nutrition Month and there are a lot of events and programs scheduled in Person & Granville Counties. Check out our monthly newsletter for more information.

**Build Healthy Meal...

02/27/2026

NC State food safety expert Ben Chapman answers questions in Southern Living about how long eggs are safe to eat, based on the date on the carton.

A food safety expert breaks down what exactly the expiration date means, whether you can eat expired eggs, and how long eggs really last.

02/26/2026

Is chocolate a VEGETABLE? Come to our workshop tomorrow at the Person County Senior Center to get the answer to that question and whether or not it is the new health food.

02/25/2026

Heart Health Event today at the Person County Senior Center

02/25/2026

Thanks to our Extension Community Association (ECA) for helping set up the Extension table at the Person Family Medical Dental Center's Heart Health event held today at the Person County Senior Center. It was a well attended event with everyone walking away with lots of good information, resources, and training on CPR.

02/25/2026

Locations
- Lowes Home Improvement - 8:00am-8:00pm
- Golden Corral - 11:00am-8:00pm
- El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant - 11am-8pm
- Courthouse Square - 8:00am-3:00pm
- Piedmont Community College 8am-6pm
Learning Commons Area, Building E
- Furniture Mart - 8:00am-8:00pm
- Walmart - 8:00am-8:00pm

02/23/2026

We hope you join us, but you don’t have to wait until our ECA Spring Craft and Artisan Market to purchase some local goodies. We have a local Artisan’s Emporium located in Hall’s Way, 44 Gordon Street in Roxboro, that is open and available to purchase unique items from local artisans.

Spring Fever brought to you by Amelia Hicks, Joanne Agro, Marianne Chauvin, Jeff Norman, Karen Higgins, Diane Cole, Jennifer Holland, and Tina Barbour! A sample of beautiful and fun items here in An Artisan’s Emporium!

02/23/2026

This month brings both Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month - a powerful reminder to take care of the organ that keeps us going. Heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and heart attacks.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Cardiovascular disease, which also includes stroke, is the No. 1 killer of women. Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are affected, yet many remain unaware of this significant health threat.

Key risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking - approximately half of Americans have at least one of these. The good news is that many heart‑related conditions are preventable. Learning about risk factors, recognizing early signs of heart attack or stroke, and making healthy lifestyle choices can have a powerful impact on long‑term heart health.

This information was provided by the NC State Health Plan.

02/22/2026

This past Wednesday, members of the Person County Extension Community Association (ECA) took a tour of the "Igniting the Spark" traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian. We were happy to see both the NC Cooperative Extension and 4-H programs represented in this national exhibit highlighting rural communities.

We ended the day's events with a delicious lunch at Butcher's Market and Deli who was helping host a fundraiser for the My Life Matters program.

02/21/2026

02/14/2026

We had lots of good fun, food, and fellowship at our 4-H and ECA Valentine’s Party tonight. We did a few crafts, had a food demonstration, and put together some goodie bags for the Meals on Wheels recipients at the Person County Senior Center.