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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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Extension Food Drive Flyer 2025

Extension Food Drive 2025

The N.C. Cooperative Extension – Cherokee County Center is hosting the third annual Cherokee County Extension Food Drive from February 1 …

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It is 4-H Plant Sale Time!

Cherokee County 4-H is conducting its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will go to Cherokee County …

January is Radon Action Month

The Silent Danger: Radon

January is National Radon Action Month. Did you know that 1 in every 15 homes has high radon levels? …

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Your Mind: Use It or Lose It

There may be a correlation between a lack of active engagement and the eventual onset of dementia among seniors. …

Healthy Holiday Tips

Ten Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating

Ten Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating The holidays bring joy, celebrations, and often indulgent meals. However, with a few mindful …

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NC Disaster Information

This is a very informative website for North Carolinian’s to use with information that will help in recovery efforts …

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Egg-Cellent Egg Contest

The Egg-cellent Egg Contest is a fun competition for youth with a flock of chickens that are currently laying eggs. As part of …

Meal Planning Saves Money

Preparation for Meal Planning

Preparation for Meal Planning Oftentimes, we overspend when grocery shopping without a list. Even when we make a list, there …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

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Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity

As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …

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At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning

Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …

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Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens

Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

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A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People

This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

6/18/25Local Foods
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Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

6/5/25Local Foods
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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

6/5/25Local Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

6/5/25Local Foods