Recipes From the Pantry
It can be so stressful to create healthy snacks. Chips, cookies, and other snacks are prepackaged and are much …
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.
McDowell 4-H Volunteer Opportunity
In these trying times, we are trying to help all that are affected by all the recent events. The …
Vegetable Gardening 101
Many people are looking to meet their food needs with their own vegetable garden. For some, our parents did …
Great COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension has compiled resources on COVID-19 around agriculture, food, youth, health, and wellness, as well as other …
Keeping Food Safe During COVID 19
Have you been wondering if our food is safe or how to best keep it safe? During this time …
What to Fix for Dinner?
It’s the age-old question, what do I fix for dinner? SuperCook is here for the rescue! Supercook.com is a …
Pantry Tips & Tricks: March Is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month. EFNEP is always thinking about nutrition, but this month is a good time to …
Eat Right Bite by Bite: March Is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and the Topic this year is: “Eat Right Bite by Bite.” National Nutrition Month …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Starting in 2020
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, or just simply – food? Do you want to support efforts in the community …
Safe Plates for Food Managers Certification Program
This course is designed for food employees who are seeking food protection manager certification based on Conference for Food …
Holiday Stress and Keeping Active
Don’t let the stress of the holidays disrupt you from keeping active. Check out this blog to get more …
Health Coverage Enrollment Event
There will be health coverage enrollment assistance available for FREE on Monday, November 25, 3 to 6 p.m. in …
Pumpkin Seeds and Your Health
It’s pumpkin time! Now is a great time to find out the health benefits from pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin Seeds Pack …
2019 Agriculture Awareness Field Day
On October 8 and 9 the N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center and McDowell Agricultural Youth Foundation hosted their …
McDowell County Local Food Breakfast & Farm Tour
Join us for breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients and learn about McDowell County agriculture. Breakfast and tour will …
Sue Glovier Teaching Kitchen Celebration & Fundraiser Kick-Off
The future Foothills Food Hub is a vision designed to improve the health outcomes of McDowell County residents. Part …
Overnight Oatmeal for a Quick Breakfast
School is back in session and we’ve all heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the …
Best Tasting Sourwood Honey in McDowell County Contest
The McDowell County Beekeepers Chapter will be hosting The Best Tasting Sourwood Honey in McDowell County Contest from 1-5 …
McDowell County From Farm to Table Event
Join us for the 4th Annual McDowell County From Farm to Table Event on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at …
Vegetable Gardening in a Raised Bed Demonstration
Want a productive garden without using a lot of space? Think raised beds. There are many advantages to raised …
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
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- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
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- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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