Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County in 2019 What is a CSA? Making a living wage as a small …
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.
August Food Preservation Classes
Food Preservation Classes The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center will be offering two food preservation classes in August. Choose …
'Feasting on Farm Fresh Ingredients' Cooking Classes
Join this dinner time celebration kicking off the local food season and learn to fill your plate with delicious …
Free Radon Test Kits Available
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Watauga County has a limited number of radon test kits available free of charge. …
Pizza Adventure Week 2019
Updated: Pizza Adventure Week is now full. The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center will offer a Pizza Adventure Week: Local …
Deer Butchering & Processing Workshop at Watauga Extension October 6, 2018
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Watauga County will offer a deer butchering and processing workshop on Saturday, October 6, 2018, …
High Country Grown Marketing Initiative Launched to Find Restaurants That Source Locally
Restaurants that truly care about the quality of their menu offerings use the freshest ingredients possible. Now, it will …
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs Serving Watauga County in 2018
What is a CSA? Making a living wage as a small farmer can be challenging. Fortunately, community members can take …
Food Preservation Classes Offered
Three Food Preservation classes are being offered through NC Cooperative Extension. Choose to attend one, two, or all three classes. …
Mediterranean Cooking Class Series: Med Instead of Meds for Better Health
The Watauga County office of N.C. Cooperative Extension will be offering a Mediterranean Cooking Class Series: Med Instead of …
Pizza Adventure Week - Local Foods for Local Kids
Watauga Cooperative Extension will offer a Pizza Adventure Week: Local Foods for Local Kids day camp this summer. It will …
Mediterranean Cooking Class Series: Med Instead of Meds for Better Health
Join this 3 class series offered by Watauga Cooperative Extension on Thursday evenings from 4 until 6:30 p.m. to …
Food Preservation Classes Offered Through Watauga Cooperative Extension
Three food preservation classes will be offered through the Watauga County office of N.C. Cooperative Extension. Choose to attend one, …
Pizza Adventure Week: Local Foods for Local Kids
Watauga Cooperative Extension will offer a Pizza Adventure Week: Local Foods for Local Kids day camp this summer. It will …
NC Safe Plates Classes
NC Safe Plates is a new Food Safety Manager Certification Course developed by NC State University and an alternative …
Feasting on Fruits and Vegetables: Cooking Classes Offered 3 Consecutive Wednesday Mornings
Join this lunchtime celebration of plant cookery and learn to fill your plate with color and vitality. Using inspiration …
Hands-on Canning Class
To learn how to safely preserve your garden bounty, sign up for a hands-on canning class, offered by Margie …
Update: Pickling Demonstration Cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Pickling Demonstration that was scheduled for Saturday July 23rd has been cancelled. The website …
NC Safe Plates Course Offered
NC Safe Plates is a new Food Safety Manager Certification Course developed by NC State University and an alternative …
Extension Offers Teen Cooking Class
Watauga’s N.C. Cooperative Extension Service is now taking registrations for our summer Teen Cooking Class. This week-long class series runs …
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
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