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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…

Spray bottle with yellow liquid and three lemons on a wooden cutting board

Spring Into Cleaning

Tips from ACI (American Cleaning Institute) Spring is a time to refresh and renew. Prior to our current modern conveniences homes were heated with coal, oil, and/or wood leading to a build-up of…

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…

pollinator grow box

Pollinator Grow Box

Spring is in the air and so are our very favorite pollinators! The Grow Box is a "subscription box" program that delivers garden fun for families right to their door. It is a partnership between…

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…

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Safe at Home: National Radon Action Month

Health is often a top priority at the beginning of the year as New Year resolutions are in full swing. Typically these resolutions center around diet or exercise. These goals are important, but…

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.…