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Mondays, February 1 – March 8, 2021 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across …
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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Mondays, February 1 – March 8, 2021 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across …
The Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School will teach you how to prepare simple, healthy, and delicious food for …
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
What is FCS Day? Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) provides individuals with the skills to lead better lives, build strong …
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Our first online Med Instead of Meds program for Yadkin County, co-taught by Courtney Tevepaugh in Wilkes County, wrapped-up …
Save Time With an Electric Pressure Cooker! Beans are a great source of plant protein, B vitamins, iron, complex carbohydrates, …
As we enter the holiday season many folks will prepare meals to feed more than just their own family. …
Today’s the day…NC Crunch Day that is! In celebration of National Farm to School Month and North Carolina, agriculture …
Help us celebrate NC Crunch Day by biting into an apple with us tomorrow. Every year the Farm to …
Winter squash is a great source of beta carotene, Vitamin C, and potassium! One way to enjoy it is …
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
I cannot believe the official start of fall is almost here! We are offering a few workshops over Zoom …
It’s no secret that we love apples in Wilkes County. Although we will miss the annual Brushy Mountain Apple …
If 2020 has taught us anything it’s the value of having a well-stocked kitchen. Keeping basic foods on hand …
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Happy National Farmers Market Week! The week of August 2–8, 2020 was proclaimed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue …
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …