Livestock Newsletter Summer / Fall 2020
Livestock Newsletter Articles Included: Looking Back on 2019 How to Combat Mud in Feed Areas Seed Choices How Much is She Costing You? Problem Places Hay …
Home & Family
McDowell 4-H Summer Discovery Hiking Trails
I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. We at McDowell 4-H are really missing our traditional …
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 …
National Healthy Homes Month 2020
June is National Healthy Homes Month! Established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead …
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 …
Taking Care of You: A Self-Care Toolkit
When things become stressful in our lives, our self-care routines get pushed to the back burner. Stress is inevitable, …
NC COVID Moms Helpline
Did you know that nearly one million mothers will give birth in the U.S. within the next three months? …
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 …
About the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
About the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program USDA is accepting applications now through August 28, 2020. Producers should apply through the Farm Service …
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 …
Direct Marketing for Farmers - 101
Direct Marketing for Farmers – 101 Online – Thursday, May 14, 2020, 1–2:30 p.m. Have you been thinking of selling your …
Edible Landscaping
With COVID-19 still very much an ever-present aspect of our daily lives, we may find ourselves focused on what …
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