New Registration System for Extension Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee …
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.
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 …
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 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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
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 …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)
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Brief Instructions for Freezing Fruit
This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.
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8/13/19 — Biting and Stinging Pests
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 …