Preparing to Shelter in Place During a Major Ice Storm
What Mountain Households Need to Know A significant winter storm and ice storm is expected across much of Central and …
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
2026 Extension Plant Sale
Plant Sale Order Form – 2026 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County is now taking preorders for various plants and …
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 …
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, …