Hands on Food Preservation Classes
Come on out and learn about canning! Renay Knapp, Family & Consumer Sciences agent will be teaching four different …
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.
Dig Local: ALL Henderson County Markets are Open in May!
May is Market Season for all Henderson County Tailgate Markets! Local Farmers Markets are one of the best places …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program 2019
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
Stay Active This Winter
Winter 2019 has had us shivering and shaking, and the cold temperatures may have kept us indoors more than …
January Is National Radon Action Month
Do you have radon in your home? Radon test kits are available at North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Henderson County …
4-H Sewing and Cooking Classes
Sewing, cooking, and nutrition classes are being planned for kids! Information about the classes will be posted on the …
Food Preservation Workshops
Learn how to preserve your garden bounty! Learn to can, pickle, dry, and freeze, as well as jams and …
Henderson County Agents Talk About Farm City Day on WTZQ
Henderson County Cooperative Extension Agents Terry Kelley, Karen Blaedow, and Steve Pettis discuss Farm City Day. Farm City Day, started …
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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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