Introducing EFNEP in Henderson County
Greetings Everyone, My name is Tikiyha P. Ancrum and I am the new EFNEP Program Assistant in Henderson County. EFNEP …
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.
Holiday Challenge
Are you ready for the holidays? When we think of the holidays and eating we have to begin with Halloween. …
Radio Interview; Steve Pettis on "Tourism Speaks" on WTZQ
Listen as Steve Pettis appears on the Henderson County “Tourism Speaks” Radio Show on WTZQ. He discusses the 2019 …
Med Instead of Meds
Eating like those who live in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease risk of …
A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers
I truly believe Henderson County has the best Extension staff in North Carolina. However, we would not be nearly …
Enter in the 2019 Apple Recipe Contest
The Annual Apple Recipe Contest will be held August 30th this year at the First Citizens’ Plaza on Main …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Classes Are Underway
Last week in our Extension Master Food Volunteer class, volunteers learned to use their knives skills by making a …
Hands on Food Preservation Classes
Come on out and learn about canning! Renay Knapp, Family & Consumer Sciences agent will be teaching four different …
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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)
Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …
11/11/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Brief Instructions for Freezing Fruit
This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.
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Insect Repellent Products
This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices …
8/13/19 — Biting and Stinging Pests
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …