Summer Thrive With McDowell 4-H
Summer Thrive is a program that provides fun, outdoor activities for families at the Marion Community Park or other …
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.
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Stay Safe This Picnic Season
Summer time means lots of picnics and outdoor gatherings. Here are a few tips to keep you and your …
4-H Life Skills Camp "Surviving in the Real World"
Join us July 18-21 for our first-ever Life Skills Camp. This is a free camp for youth 13-18. Participants …
Ready to Make an Impact?
VOLUNTEER! Volunteers are the heart of N.C. Cooperative Extension. Volunteers are the key to our success. You, an existing or …
Let's Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!
June has been observed as National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month since 1991. This was made into observance to …
Researched Based Food Preservation Classes
As our growing season begins, we will be partnering with Haywood and Buncombe Counties to have food preservation classes. …
May Is National Salsa Month
May has been declared National Salsa Month! Salsa is usually a tomato based recipe with onions, peppers and spices …
One Way to Support Local Food: Community Supported Agriculture
It is getting warmer, closer to summer. I’ve not planted any tomatoes yet, but I can almost taste them …
Time to Check Canning Equipment
April is the time to get out your canning equipment and make sure you are ready for the canning …
How to Enjoy National Brunch Month This April
If you wake up too late for breakfast, but it’s too early for lunch, then it’s time for Brunch! …
How to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, but it wasn’t always recognized all month. It started as National Nutrition Week in …
March Is Living Well Month
Health is a lot more than how one looks and feels. Conversations about health should include all eight dimensions …
American Heart Month, How to Make Healthy Changes
February is recognized as American Heart Month. Why do we celebrate this? This month is to bring awareness of …
Reduce Food Waste in 2022
With the start of a new year, many of us make resolutions or set goals to try and change …
Eating Healthy in the New Year
If you make goals for the New Year, think about adding eating healthy and cooking more this year. Here …
Safe Holiday Food Gifts
Many of us are looking for new ideas for gifts this holiday season or we may give gifts of …
Cold Weather Blues?
Has the cooler weather put a stop to your outside play with the kids? Are you trying to get …
4-H Wants You
Do you have a couple of extra hours a month to volunteer? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge …
November Is National Pepper Month
November is National Pepper Month. Peppers come in many different colors. Red, green, orange, yellow and even purple. They …
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Identifying and Responding to Factors That Can Affect Egg Quality and Appearance
This publication is a useful resource that shell egg producers can use to identify egg …
5/10/22
Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …
2/1/22
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
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 …
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 …