Food Preservation Made Easy: Freezing Is on April 28
Join in for the next session on Freezing, April 28, 2020, at 11 a.m. You can sign up for …
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Food Preservation Made Easy!
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
Food Preservation Made Easy Series Starts April 21
Food Preservation Made Easy! This will be an online series of classes. Classes are free and will meet via Zoom from …
Which Is Safer? Wood vs. Plastic Cutting Boards
It’s an age-old question and the source of great debate among family and friends.Myrtle’s casual (and constant) critique of …
At Risk Youth, Did You Know?
Did you know your N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County runs many programs for the “At-Risk Youth” of our …
Planting Considerations
Planting season is fast approaching for home gardeners and commercial vegetable growers. Ground prep is underway and plans are …
Did You Know (The War On Drugs)?
Did you know during the one-year period ending February 2019, 69,029 people lost their lives to drug overdose? Since …
How Do I Blanch Vegetables?
Q: How do I blanch vegetables? A: Blanching (scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time) is …
Local Food Pantry in Need of Financial Support
Reconciliation House has always been a hero in our Yancey County community and has stepped up once again to …
We Are Available by Phone to Help You!
The Extension building may be closed to the public but we are still available by phone to help in …
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
The big topic of discussion at this time is COVID-19. We live in an age of technology and a …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative Announcement
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Covid 19 Resources
Check out these resources on best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals at home and …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
Often called the queen of greens, kale is rapidly gaining popularity because of its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, …
Troubleshooting Strawberry Problems
Check out this wonderful tool for diagnosing problems with strawberry plants. Check off symptoms that you have seen and …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
Find a Job in Horticulture
Check out this Twitter Feed of jobs open right now in the field of …
Storm Damage to Trees
Recent snow and ice storms have caused extensive damage to trees. Consider hiring a certified arborist to help assess …
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- Yancey County Chamber of Commerce
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- NC Community Gardens
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- Community Planning and Zoning
- Cooperatives (eXtension)
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- Enhancing Rural Community Capacity (eXtension)
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- HandMade in America
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- NC Drought Management Advisory Council
- NC Rural Center
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