2020 Plant Sale Fundraiser-Sold Out!!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Wilkes County Center Thank you to all who supported our fundraiser!! We will be updating our …
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Food Safety & COVID-19
The CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of reports at this time suggesting COVID-19 can be transmitted by …
Office Updates/COVID-19 Work Authorization Form for Farmers
We would like to give you an update on current office procedures and other information related to COVID-19 virus. We …
COVID-19 Resources for Home and Community
NC State Extension continues to provide current information for COVID-19. See the resources below for families and communities. Practice …
COVID-19-Please Read
As a preventive measure in order to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, we encourage customers of …
Happy New Year From FCS!
See the link below for upcoming FCS programs during January and February 2020. Happy New Year from …
Cooking Matters With WCPC
Free five-week cooking courses! Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., January 6, 13, & 27; February 3 & 10, 2020 Wilkes …
HomeGrown: Short Video Answers From NC State Extension
From Timely Tips to the Latest Discoveries At Homegrown you will find nutritious seasonal recipes, gardening tips and information on …
Thanksgiving Turkey Tips
Thawing No need to wash or rinse the turkey before cooking. Washing the turkey in the sink can splash bacteria …
Eat Local for Thanksgiving!
Here in North Carolina and Wilkes County, our farmers grow delicious foods that are a perfect addition to your …
A Healthy and Food Safe Thanksgiving
“Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be genuine. But most of all, be thankful.” It is that time of year again! Thanksgiving …
NC Agritunity 2020
NC Agritunity is a one-day FREE conference and trade show for small farms held in Statesville, NC. This year’s program …
Fall 2019 FCS Newsletter
Upcoming Programs Pumpkin Patch at WCFM 10/19 Wilkes County Farmers Market is holding its annual pumpkin patch from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. …
Clover Camp Days 2019-2020
Clover Camp 2019-2020 In an effort to increase public school youth participation in 4–H, we are going to start offering Clover Camp on …
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 …
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 …
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