Creating a Healthy Home Step 1: Clean
June is National Healthy Homes Month — this month the NC State Extension Healthy Homes program will be highlighting the …
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Preserving the Harvest Series
Are you interested in home food preservation but not sure where to start? N.C. Cooperative Extension of Wilkes County has …
Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing
The summer season is quickly approaching, folks are getting ready to dust off their canners to preserve the summer …
Cooking Matters
Wilkes FCS is working with the Wilkes Community Partnership for Children to host a second Cooking Matters series for …
4-H Summer Adventures
The summer brochure is now available. 2019 Summer registration will be held on Thursday, April 25, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. …
April 2019 FCS Newsletter
See the link below to view the April 2019 FCS newsletter. April 2019 FCS …
Eating Seasonally and Locally
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Eating Fresh, Local, Produce. Dr. Alice Ammerman, professor in the Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition has recently …
Community Gardening 101 - a 30 Min Video
Click Here to learn how to create and sustain a community garden! forming a leadership team, organizing the garden, selecting a good …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
Radon Test Kits Available - Find Out Why You Should Test Your Home
January is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless gas, with no taste or smell. It can rise …
Value-Added Dairy Conference, January 14-15, 2019!
Asheville, NC Download the conference brochure here. This conference will provide opportunities for dairy producers to learn more about on-farm processing …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
New Community Garden Resources From Duke University
North Carolina Community Gardens: Soil Contaminants and Pesticides This website, a project of the Community Engagement Core of the Duke University Superfund Research Center, …
Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium
SAVE THE DATE 11th Annual Natural Learning Initiative Growing IN Place Symposium March 16, 2018, 9:00-4:30 Nature Research Center, North Carolina Museum of …
The Affordability of MyPlate
The Affordability of MyPlate: An Analysis of SNAP Benefits and the Actual Cost of Eating According to the Dietary …
"Eat Fruits and Veggies and Your Kids Will Too."
They learn from watching you. Eat fruits and veggies and your kids will …
Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children - Design Certification
North Carolina State University Certificate Program The Outdoor Learning Environments for Young Children Certificate is a fully online, distance education program …
"They Learn From Watching You."
NC State’s SNAP-Ed Steps to Health program has launched a social marketing campaign “They learn from watching you. Eat …
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