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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.

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Open House

Join us on Saturday, March 25th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Burnsville Fire Department (305 Pineola …

Mediterranean Food

Eating the Mediterranean Way

February is known for several things, but one of the nearest and dearest to my heart (no pun intended) …

Don't Crash Your New Diet

“Diets” have been around quite some time. George Cheyne was an English doctor in the 1700’s. He consumed nothing …

four steps to food safety: clean, separate, cook, and chill

Keeping Your Food Safe

December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month. The goals of the month are to focus on keeping food safe as …

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An Attitude of Gratitude

November has been dubbed “National Gratitude Month” because of the Thanksgiving holiday toward the end of the month. Over the …

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It's Soup Season!

As the weather cools down, we tend to crave warm and cozy fall foods. One of the most versatile …

Food Drive Flyer

Tackling Hunger

21% of Yancey residents ran out of food at least once in the past year and said they were …

Prevent Substance Misuse

Delay, Don't Play

October has been designated as Substance Use Prevention Month since 2011. Although substance misuse has always been a cause …

sourdough starter and flour

Sourdough September

At the height of the pandemic, sourdough became a household staple. The process of creating a “starter” served as …

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Time to Check Your Gauges

Over time, the dial gauge on a pressure canner can become inaccurate by showing either too high or too …

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Local Treat | Wild Blackcaps

Early summer is one of my favorite times of the year. Our house sits on land surrounded by creeks, …

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Vinegar Making

This factsheet describes the process of making vinegar.

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Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

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4-H students hold chickens.

4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

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Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

3/2/23Local Foods
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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

3/2/23Local Foods
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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

3/2/23Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

3/2/23Local Foods