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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.

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Vanilla

A Little Bit Vanilla

Cultivated in hot climates with high heat and high humidity, vanilla is second only to saffron in terms of …

Scrapple

National Scrapple Day

While scrapple can claim roots in Germany, the regional dish as it is known today is distinctly American. Pan …

Cover photo for National Sandwich Day

National Sandwich Day

One of the questions I often ask when getting to know someone is, “what meal would you pick if …

Chocolate

National Chocolate Day

Cacao is nothing short of a magical bean with over 600 flavor profiles, once used by the Aztecs as …

Cover photo for Wasps at Porch Lights

Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

pressure

Don't Blow Your Top!

A pressure canner is a very important piece of equipment when it comes to home food preservation. Making sure …

Cover photo for Dana Elementary School Garden

Dana Elementary School Garden

Around February 2021, the School Garden at Dana Elementary was neglected after a couple of years. The garden needed …

Cover photo for Budding Cooks

Budding Cooks

Budding Cooks is a virtual, four-week, beginner’s food preparation program that will be presented via Zoom, beginning July 20, 2021. …

food classes

Food Preservation Classes 2021

During a time when food supply chains are uncertain, knowing how to preserve your own produce has never been …

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Channel Your Inner Popeye!

Like Popeye the Sailor Man says, “I’m strong to the finish ’cause I eats me spinach!” Spinach is in season …

cook smart eat smart

Cook Smart, Eat Smart Classes

North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Henderson and Transylvania County Centers are offering a virtual Cook Smart, Eat Smart, program. In …

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Biology and Control of Fleas

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This publication explains genetic engineering and its use in food, agriculture, and the environment. It …

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Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …

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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

7/24/24Local Foods
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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

7/24/24Local Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

7/24/24Local Foods
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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

7/24/24Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

7/24/24Local Foods