Dial Pressure Canner Gauges: “New” Doesn’t Always Mean “Accurate”
As food preservation becomes more popular, especially during the summer when many people are harvesting fruits and vegetables, many …
Street Address: 30 E US Highway 19E BYP
Burnsville, NC 28714
Burnsville, NC 28714
Mailing Address: 30 E US Highway 19E BYP
Burnsville, NC 28714
Burnsville, NC 28714
Job Description Supporting healthy, resilient families in Yancey County through hands-on programs in food safety, food preservation, parenting, chronic disease prevention, local foods, and emergency preparedness—providing practical skills that make everyday life safer, healthier, and more sustainable.
Website yancey.ces.ncsu.edu
Recent Posts by Niki Maness
Be Ready: Building a Home Preparedness Kit
June is the start of hurricane season. Although Yancey County isn’t on the coast, we still get strong storms, …
Canning 101: From Prep to Preservation
Join us for a hands-on summer series to learn the basics of safe home canning! Whether you’re brand new …
Hurricane Season Is Here: Is Your Kitchen Ready?
June marks the official start of hurricane season, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned from Tropical Storm Helene, …
Bird Flu and You: What You Need to Know
A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)—commonly called bird flu—has recently been confirmed in neighboring Buncombe County. This has …
Celebrate Rural Health
National Rural Health Day, held every year on the third Thursday in November, celebrates the strength and resilience of …
Health Risks of Mixing Household Cleaners
Cleaning up after Hurricane Helene offers a chance to restore homes and communities but also brings unique challenges when …
Preparing Your Pantry for Winter
As communities recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, many of us will rely on donated, shelf-stable food …