Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
Brrrr! It’s so cold outside! As you keep your homes warm, do you think about carbon monoxide? Most people …
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.
Food Safety and the Food Keeper App
It seems we wait for holidays to talk about food safety. I guess it’s because this is the time …
Event Planning for Diverse Dietary Needs
Ever wondered what you could fix for your friends with special dietary needs at a party? Afraid that there …
Howard Brown of Andrews Named 2018 NC Farmer of the Year!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center would like to congratulate Howard Brown of Andrews, North Carolina for being selected …
Backyard Milk Goats Seminar
I bet you have always dreamed of raising your own goats. The Community Council of the Georgia Mountain Research …
Introduction to Wild Edible Mushrooms: Lovin' the Fungus Amongus II
Back by popular demand! Interested in wild mushrooms? Ever walk through the woods and wonder if the mushrooms you …
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The Cherokee County Center publishes an electronic newsletter each month. Learn about the educational classes and workshops conducted each …
Foraging Class (Second Class Added)
The Cherokee County Office of N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering another seminar on finding and identifying wild foods in …
Plants Do That . . . Inside
“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information …
Yoga With Goats
Yoga Programs: Classes every Saturday and Sunday! Hux Family Farm 1923 Shaw Rd, Durham, NC 27704 Instructors will lead you through a …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Food Preservation Workshop
Canning High and Low Acid Foods April 11, 2017 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. Community Services Building 25 Riverside Circle Hayesville, NC It may not be …
Home Value-Added Food Processing & Farmers Market Training
A program will be held at the Clay County Extension Office on Friday, March 24, 9:00-1:00 to address issues …
Registration for the Produce Safety Rule Growers Training Courses in North Carolina
This one-day training course on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum is for produce growers. This course meets the regulatory requirements …
Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
A monthly celebration of local food + community Through monthly exhibitions, showcases, events and demos community members can explore new …
New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
Often called the queen of greens, kale is rapidly gaining popularity because of its exceptional nutrient richness, health benefits, …
Horticultural Science Summer Institute
Click on the link to learn more about the Horticultural Science Summer …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
Short Films. Big Ideas. Seeking Captivating Short Films About Food, Farming and Sustainability
CONTEST: Real Food Media Short Video The Real Food Media Short Video contest invites aspiring filmmakers, teams of food change makers, and communicators …