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EPA: What is radon? Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. Test your home. www.epa.gov/radon

Prevent Lung Cancer: Test for Radon

January is National Radon Action Month. Each year upwards to 22,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer. Roughly 54 percent of those diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer are expected to live…

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January FCS Upcoming Programs

Find out about upcoming Family and Consumer Sciences programs. At Home with ECA: Disaster Preparedness January 6th @ 11 am We are continuing the "2021 New Year New Way with ECA" program under a new…

Charcuterie board with cheeses, crackers, grapes, meats, nuts, pickles, and vegetables

November News - Wilkes County FCS

Wilkes County FCS November News Healthy Holiday in the Kitchen Nov. 4th: 11am Holidays are a joyous time for good fellowship, friends, and family. Come learn some tips and tricks on how to still make…

Farmers market vegetables: broccoli, carrots, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, weighing scale

Preparing to Preserve

With the onset of Spring it means canning season is just around the corner. Summer gardens, fresh tomatoes and other produce may seem far away but if you plan to preserve these foods now is time to…

Red cooking pot with lid on wooden counter surrounded by jars, ladle, tongs, and potholder

Spring Home Food Preservation Series

Workshop Times 6:30–8:30 p.m. (EST) Are you interested in home food preservation but not sure where to start? Or maybe you just want to brush up on the basics of preservation. Join us for a free,…

Book cover reading "So Easy to Preserve"; basket of produce; Cooperative Extension, Univ. of Georgia

So Easy to Preserve 6th Edition Updates

Attention to all using So Easy to Preserve 6th Edition (This is the latest edition). Please note these changes in your book if it was printed prior to 2020. Contact your local Extension agent for…

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Health Is Wealth - Heart Health Month

February is National Heart Health Month. Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment…

Large stainless pressure canner with glass jars, lids, a jar of pickles, tomatoes and carrots

Reminder to Test Your Dial Gauge Canner

For new and experienced canners now is a good time to remind everyone to have their dial gauge pressure canner tested. It is recommended to test a dial gauge pressure canner for accuracy each year.…

Fresh curly kale leaves on a checkered cloth over a wooden cutting board

Greens - Southern Comfort + Health Benefit

Turnips, mustard, and collard greens…sounds like a dish at grandma's house. At least it does for some. In The South, greens are long associated with comfort food and the warmth of family. What may…

Winter Squash-as Beautiful as It Is Nutritious

As the weather changes people often look to decorate their homes with pumpkins and squash. While they make beautiful decorations many are also great to eat. Squash varieties harvested in fall are…