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Sue Estridge, Extension Agent Family and Consumer Sciences ~ Yancey and Madison Counties Have you ever wanted to learn to Ferment …
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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Sue Estridge, Extension Agent Family and Consumer Sciences ~ Yancey and Madison Counties Have you ever wanted to learn to Ferment …
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …
Steps to Health is NC State University’s SNAP-Ed program. We empower youth, adults, and communities through evidence-based nutrition programs …
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Help us celebrate NC Crunch Day by biting into an apple with us tomorrow. Every year the Farm to …
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and …
Pumpkin Bites Ingredients 2 cups oats 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup pumpkin …
More Instructors. More Social Interaction. More tools. Med Instead of Meds is coming in October 2020! Family and Consumer Sciences …
Do your kids love to cook or are interested in learning? If so, N.C. Cooperative Extension in Yancey County …
Gardens are at the height of production and food preservation is in high gear. However, many home canners are …
Canning season is NOT over! You can CAN all year long! Just bring your pressure canner gauge into the office …
— Written By Debbie Stroud Posted by Sue Estridge, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Madison & Yancey Counties I …
For the last two weeks I have been struggling with my weekly blog post for our Empowering Youth and …
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Quick Pickled Red Onions are so quick and easy to make and so tasty. If you have an extra …
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …