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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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2023 Food Preservation Series

The N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee County is excited to offer the 2023 Food Preservation Series of classes. These …

Plan Healthy Meals at our What's For Dinner? - Meal Planning Workshop!

Meal Planning Workshop

Join us on March 17th, 2023 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. for the upcoming Meal Planning Workshop! This free …

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Grow and Graze Podcast

The Grow and Graze Podcast provides another way for Cherokee County citizens to learn tips on gardening/farming, youth programs, food …

Walk for Wellness Group

Walk for Wellness Group

Join us for the Walk for Wellness Group Every Tuesday in November! Taking a walk is becoming more enjoyable as …

Cover photo for Summer Fun With Cherokee County 4-H

Summer Fun With Cherokee County 4-H

Cherokee County 4-H in partnership with the Cherokee County Schools 21st Century Learning Centers Summer Camp Program and Cherokee …

Cover photo for Could You Be the First NC Ag Star?

Could You Be the First NC Ag Star?

Paige King Johnson is a singer-songwriter originally from Angier, NC now traveling back and forth from Nashville, TN. She …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

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

23 hours agoLocal Foods
People work in a community food garden.

Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

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

23 hours agoLocal Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

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

23 hours agoLocal Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

23 hours agoLocal Foods
Volunteers sort food at a food bank.

Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

23 hours agoLocal Foods
trimming local green beans

Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

23 hours agoLocal Foods
4-H students hold chickens.

4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

23 hours agoLocal Foods

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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