Food Safety & Nutrition
Clemson Extension agents with primary food safety & nutrition responsibilities work closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state. They provide expertise in topics ranging from safe food-handling training for individuals, restaurants and commercial food processors to prevent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses to nutrition, obesity prevention, chronic disease risk reduction, and special dietary considerations for individuals and families throughout the lifespan.
In addition, 20 EFNEP Nutrition Educator Assistants (NEAs) deliver education programs that help children, youth and young families with limited resources develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behavior needed to improve their diet, physical activity levels, and become better managers of their food dollars. Food Safety, nutrition, diet and health information can be found at Clemson University’s Home and Garden Information Center and the Nutrition Information and Resource Center.
Local Agent
Marilyn B. Peters, 843-549-2595 Ext 125, mptrs@clemson.edu
Events
- FCL District Meeting, September 15
- ServSafe, September 18
- COACH (Coalition Organized to Address Children’s Health) September 24
- Walterboro Farmers Market, Every Thursday, 2-6 pm
- Antiques & Barbeques, October 10-11
- A Taste of Cottageville, October 11
- FCL Fall Council Meeting, October 14
- FCL Holiday House, October 15
- FCL Leader Training, December 3
Opportunities
Walterboro Farmers Market recruiting farmers, other vendors and Market Managers.
Clubs
- CRW FCL Club
- Bells-Ruffin FCL Club
Services
- COACH – Childhood Obesity Prevention
- Eat Smart Move More Leadership Council
- Colleton-Walterboro Tourism Council Board
- Downtown Walterboro Development Corporation
- Walterboro Public Market Board
- Family & Community Leaders