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It's Tea Time!

N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made…

Home Food Preservation Classes

Upcoming Programs Prepare for fall food preservation with our upcoming classes. Registration for each class is $5, register by contacting Courtney Tevepaugh, courtney_tevepaugh@ncsu.edu or using the…

TweenSPACE Study

About TweenSPACE The aim of this study is to better understand how children's eating behaviors are related to their sleep, activity, and environment. This study is being conducted by the Family…

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Keeping a Healthy Home - Air Quality

Our society is spending more time inside than ever before, the average person will spend 80-90% of their lives indoors. Indoor air pollution is a cause for concern especially among older adults,…

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"Take Control" in 2023!

Take Control of your wellness in the new year by joining us for an 8-week class with our partners at the Wilkes County Public Library! This program teaches strategies for participants to develop and…

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Home Food Preservation - Time to Check Your Canners!

With gardening season quickly approaching it's time to begin preparing to preserve the upcoming harvest. Now is the time to gather supplies and check the condition of your canner so it's ready to…

4-H Poultry Interest Night

Calling all Wilkes County Poultry Peeps! Join us for an interest meeting to discuss future poultry programs. About this event This meeting will provide information about:4-H Poultry JudgingAvian…

New 4-H Horse Club for Wilkes

Is your child interested in participating in our new 4-H Horse Club? Join us on January 18th at 5:30 PM to hear about this new club and the equine program North Carolina 4-H offers! Follow the link…

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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…