Med Instead of Meds
Mondays, November 9–December 14, 2020 Each class starts at noon (EST) FREE 6-week Virtual Workshop Series Extension professionals from across the North …
Health & Nutrition
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.
What to Do With Delicata Squash?
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 17 minute video demonstrating a bisque …
Home Food Preservation Series Goes Virtual
Back in March, as the Covid-19 Pandemic was starting to affect our daily routines and lives, North Carolinians were …
What to Do With Bok Choy?
Ever seen Bok Choy at a market and wondered what people do with it? Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure …
Maintain, Don't Gain This Holiday Season!
This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and …
How to Jazz Up Your Green Beans
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “Food Fan” Eric Stafford in this 16-minute video to learn how to …
Make Easy Dips With Seasonal Tomatoes
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford in this 21-minute video as they use vine-ripened …
How to Cook Crispy Corn Fritters
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford as they cook up what is basically a …
Med Instead of Meds ~ Virtual Cooking Program
More Instructors. More Social Interaction. More tools. Med Instead of Meds is coming in October 2020! Family and Consumer Sciences …
4-H and FCS Fall Virtual Cooking Series
Do your kids love to cook or are interested in learning? If so, Yancey County Cooperative Extension is hosting …
How to Make Couscous Salad With Fresh Herbs and Fruit
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford as they create a couscous salad with fresh …
Safe Canning Amid Canning Supply Shortages
Gardens are at the height of production and food preservation is in high gear. However, many home canners are …
September Is National Fruits & Veggies Month!
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has declared September as National Fruits & Veggies Month and I don’t know …
September 2020 Rowan County Agriculture Newsletter/Webinars
Please click on the following link to read this month’s edition of the Rowan County Agriculture Newsletter. It contains …
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
Canning season is NOT over! You can CAN all year long! Just bring your pressure canner gauge into the office …
How to Cook Ratatouille Grits
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and self-proclaimed “food fan” Eric Stafford for this 28-minute video as they gather up …
New Program Starting Soon: Eat Smart, Move More!
Are you interested in learning how to be healthy and fun ways to be physically active at home? If …
What to Do With All That Summer Squash?
Join Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford in this 29-minute cooking show as they …
Short on Canning Supplies? Freezing Is a Quick, Easy Alternative
If you are the type of person who plans ahead, having your ducks in a row and ready for …
What's in Season: August
Check out Sarah Lackey as she tells us what fruit is in season in North Carolina this August! What’s in …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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