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For youth ages 10 – 18. Beginners welcome – no experience necessary. Choose cotton print fabric from our supply to make a small quilted basket or two for yourself or to give as MORE »
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It's that time of year to have your pressure canner lid checked and tested, especially before you begin to use it. The plugs and gaskets periodically need to be replaced to ensure you have a good seal on your pressure canner. Weighted-gauged pressure canners do not need any further testing. But if you have a dial-gauge canner, you need to have it tested for accuracy annually. To set up an appointment, contact Renay Knapp, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at 828-697-4891. Or drop it by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center, located in Jackson Park, at any time for testing later. All you need to bring is the Presto gauge or lid. This service is free of charge.
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Henderson County 4-H Target Shooters Excelled at State Tournament
The State Shooting Sports Tournament was held Saturday, September 24 at the Millstone 4-H Center. Congratulations to these Henderson County 4-H members and their coaches: Second Place Team in Junior Recurve Archery Zack MORE »
4-H Mini-Gardening popular
Enjoy plants and gardening? If you do, then 4-H Mini-Gardening is for you! All Henderson County youth, ages 9-18, as of January 1, 2017, are eligible to participate. In this project, each participant MORE »
Congratulations Henderson County 4-H Target Shooters!
The West Region 4-H Shooting Tournament was held at Polk County Gun Club Saturday, August 20. There were 137 participants representing 11 counties in the Western Region of North Carolina. Thank you to MORE »
Farm City Day
School has started and the weather has that lovely nip in the air. What does that mean? Well . . . it means that it is Farm City Day time. Please join us MORE »
Learn to Sew a Fleece Hat!
What could be more fun than a colorful winter hat you sew yourself? Youth ages 10 – 18 are invited to “Learn to Sew a Fleece Hat” with 4-H in this series of MORE »
Register for Nursery Field Day on September 23 popular
The 16th Annual Nursery Crop Field Day will be held on Friday, September 23 from 8 am to 3 pm at Hard and Flossie Clark Park in Collettsville, NC. The event features hands-on MORE » – from 
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USDA Publication: U.S. Households’ Demand for Convenience Foods popular
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the demand for convenience foods — those that are easy to prepare and clean up MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week popular
USDA has just released a new publication that highlights interesting facts about where (grocery stores and eating places were highest) and how often (average 11 times a week) families acquire food in a MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Nursery Weed Field Day Slated for September 7 popular
This event features on-site demonstrations and will focus on recent research from Dr. Joe Neal’s lab exploring the economics and efficacy of weed control strategies in container nurseries. Topics include herbicide efficacy and MORE » – from Burke County Center
UPDATED: Fall 2016 Pesticide School Schedule Available popular
The Fall 2016 Pesticide School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one or more pesticide subcategories. To register for a school, go to one of the links below. MORE » – from Pesticide Safety
Vegetable Chapter, Extension Gardener Handbook, Now Available on-Line popular
Vegetable Gardening, Chapter 16 of the Extension Gardener Handbook Now available for free on line Everything you need to know to grow vegetables in North Carolina. Selecting a Garden Site; Choosing a type and MORE » – from Gardening
Water Efficiency Program Celebrates 10 Years popular
Many have heard of the Energy Star program that helps consumers identify energy efficient appliances, equipment, building products, and homes. Not all, however, know that there is a similar program that helps to MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
