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NMC CREES: Working to help the community
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Posted on Sep 07 2004
You may be familiar with the name NMC CREES, probably reading it in newspapers, seeing it on TV and even in movie theatres.
But what does it really stand for and what does it do?
It actually stands for Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research, Extension and Education Service. It provides research-based information, programs and services in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences.
There are dozens of projects NMC CREES is working on, all of which focuses on agriculture, the environment, families, and health issues.
One of its latest projects addresses the rising rates of obesity among children by promoting the consumption of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables and, at the same time, helping the local economy by connecting farmers to the public school system’s caterers.
Other ongoing projects include: Growing saltwater shrimp in city water; sewing for low-income families; adding value to our locally grown fruits and vegetables through food processing; better animal waste management techniques; and monitoring and control of invasive species.
NMC CREES provide technical assistance through workshops, trainings, presentations, and on-site visitations. It is also flexible by working around people’s schedule, which means NMC CREES can assist people after working hours or even on weekends.
Whether it’s addressing nutrition, health, family, or farming issues, NMC CREES is always working hard to serve the community.
For more information on what programs NMC CREES offers, stop by one of its offices located at NMC, or please call 234-5498 Ext. 1728 on Saipan, 433-2576 on Tinian, or 532-9511 on Rota. You can also visit their website at www.crees.org.
