4-H/EFNEP Nutrition Summer Camp!
4-H, EFNEP, and Kickin Nutrition TV has come together to collaborate on a FREE online program crafted to engage …
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.
Canning & Preserving Made Easy: 3-Part Summer Series for 2020
Canning and Preserving Made Easy – 2020 Summer Class Series During a time when food supply chains are uncertain, knowing …
DIG LOCAL: All Henderson County Farmers Markets Are Now OPEN!
Farmers Markets are essential to our local food system and fortunately for Henderson County starting June, 6th all area …
No Seeds, No Problem: Growing Vegetables From Scraps
This is a re-post from CALS News: No Seeds, No Problem: Growing Vegetables From Scraps May 28, 2020 | Staff Editor’s Note: This is a …
Welcome Back!
Our office is now open to the public again! To help maintain social distancing, only 3 visitors will be …
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It’s morning again! As the darkness lifts to reveal the damage of the long stormy night, the sun starts …
Did You Know...About the Fireless Cooker?
By the end of 1915, Home Demonstration Clubs were organized in 31 counties with over 2500 members. The farm …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
4-H Summer 2020 Programming!
Henderson County 4-H is excited to share this year’s fun and engaging summer programming opportunities! Registration will begin on June …
Count on Me NC
Here in North Carolina, we are preparing to enter Phase 2 of relaxed restrictions. Part of this is equipping …
Henderson County Strawberry Season Has Started!
Henderson County Strawberries are Now in Season Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring and nothing compares …
Tips for Enjoying Strawberries
Strawberries are in season now and there are so many ways you can use them. You can make jams, …
Double Your EBT / SNAP Dollars and Shop Local!
Double Your EBT/SNAP Dollars and Shop Local! Stretching food dollars has never been more important. Find out below how and …
Thank You, Volunteers!
We’d like to say a very special thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. We miss …
Learning to Garden Is Fun With 4-H!
4-H Gardening is a fun way for young people, ages 9–18, to learn how to grow a vegetable garden! …
It’s Farmers Market Time: Shop Safe, Support Local, Be Healthy!
Farmers Markets are essential to our local food system and fortunately for the community several Henderson County markets are …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Indoor Physical Activities for Adults
At any point in our lives, prioritizing physical activity can be difficult. Many folks now face the stress of …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …
Take Care of Yourself! Challenge
Since we are all practicing social distancing we can feel isolated. N.C. Cooperative Extension is here to tell you …
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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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