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Cooperative Extension Hiring Update: Welcome Faith Lane

After months of a "hiring pause" due to the lack of a state budget, Cooperative Extension has finally been given the green light to fill some positions on a part-time basis. We are delighted to…

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EFNEP’s Twenty Dollar Thanksgiving Guide

Makes 4 servingsWe are watching our wallets more than ever this year. However, a leaner budget doesn’t mean that the holiday season should be any less festive. In these trimmed-down recipes, we’ve…

EFNEP's Holiday Preparation and Twenty Dollar Thanksgiving Dinner

The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s never too early to start preparing your budget for the extra expenses.Planning a menu and buying ingredients early will let you spread out the…

Bowl of tomato vegetable soup with parsley, served with bread slices and a spoon

Soup Season

There is a slight chill in the air and leaves are slowly turning red, so you know what that means; soup season is here!Soup is a great filling meal that can be simple to make and packed with…

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Recent Departures From N.C. Cooperative Extension – Henderson County Center

Here at N.C. Cooperative Extension – Henderson County Center we pride ourselves on developing a great culture for our employees to enjoy and thrive. However, from time to time we have to say goodbye…

Celebrate One Giant Leap for Mankind

On July 20, 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon. 2024 marks 55 years since that incredible accomplishment, so we should celebrate!Help your little astronauts…

World Health Day 2024

As we celebrate World Health Day on April 7th, 2024, let's check out some tips to make this year our healthiest yet: Build up a healthier plate by incorporating all of the food groups: fruits,…

Reminder - Amazing Class Opportunity!

Just a friendly reminder that we have an amazing FREE class opportunity for new and expecting parents this February and March, but registration closes this week!The Expanded Food and Nutrition…

Let's Go Bananas!

Bananas are a fantastic healthy food option! The tasty yellow fruit contains lots of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and B6, fiber, magnesium, and potassium, which helps maintain a…

Yummy Recipe Alert!

While it may not be the most nutritious option to choose from, who doesn't love a yummy pizza? With the chewy bread, savory sauce, and ooey-gooey cheese, it's hard to resist!Pizza lovers, have no…