Soapmaking for the Holidays: A Hands-on Workshop
Soapmaking has deep roots in Appalachian life, where families once rendered fats and ashes to make the household soaps …
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
FCS Highlights: Summer Into Fall 2025
Summer and early fall have been a season of connection, creativity, and community learning for Yancey County Family & …
Preparedness in Practice: Building Household Resiliency
When disaster strikes, the best defense is preparation. The Preparedness in Practice class series, offered through Yancey County Cooperative …
Preparedness in Practice: Home Heating & Fuel Safety
In honor of Fire Safety Month, let’s talk about staying warm—safely. As temperatures drop, many of us turn to wood …
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 …
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, …