What to Do With All That Summer Squash!
This time of year we can find ourselves with more summer squash and zucchini then we know what to …
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.
Cooking With Margie - Mushroom Beef Tacos
In the latest Cooking with Margie, Margie Mansure and Eric shows us how to cook mushroom and beef …
Roasted Vegetables and Grain Bowl Cooking Show
Join Margie Mansure, Extension Agent and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Eric Stafford, Public Information Technician for Caldwell County as they …
McDowell 4-H Summer Discovery Hiking Trails
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What's in Season: July
Find out what’s in season in NC this July and a recipe that uses a lot of in-season vegetables! What’s …
Farmers Market Salsa!
Try this recipe for fresh salsa that is perfect to try right now! Farmers Market …
Warren County 4-H Summer Palooza'20
Warren County 4-H Summer Palooza’20 will be offered virtually!!! Youth and families will be engaged online and offline through …
31-Day Water Challenge 2020
This challenge is to encourage participants to drink 64 oz of water per day for 31 days. The cost …
Making Healthier Choices!
How to make healthier choices when eating out or cooking at home! Making Healthier …
Non-Meat Protein Alternatives
Non-meat proteins and how to cook dry beans! Non-Meat Protein …
What's in Season? June in NC
What’s in Season during June in North Carolina? Check out our new series where Sarah talks about fruits or vegetables …
MeatSuite: Del Granjero a Su Congelador
NC Choices se enorgullece en presentarles MeatSuite a los consumidores en Carolina del Norte. MeatSuite es una página web donde …
Herbed Popcorn & Pretzel Mix
Join EFNEP Program Assistant Sarah Lackey as she takes us through a quick and easy snack recipe for a …
The Food Danger Zone
Stay out of the Danger Zone! Learn about the temperatures needed to keep food safe! The Danger Zone Stay out of …
How to Safely Prepare Meats
Let raw chicken meat it’s maker, you! Safely handling raw meats with EFNEP Program Assistant Sarah …
How to Chop an Onion
Join EFNEP Program Assistant Sarah Lackey as she shows you the correct way(s) to chop an onion! How to Chop …
How Do I Protect My Garden From Frost?
How do I protect my garden from frost? We are due for some cold nights coming up in WNC and …
Pasture Pork Info
Pasture Pork Have you thought about raising pigs? Whether you want to raise pigs for you and your family or …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Grants, Plants, & Webinars!
Meat & Produce Donations On behalf of N.C. Cooperative Extension in Madison County, we are grateful for the ways in …
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- 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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