Food Preservation Classes Offered
Three Food Preservation classes are being offered through NC Cooperative Extension. Choose to attend one, two, or all three classes. …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that address public health issues, improve economic well-being, and help people make healthier, better-informed decisions. Programs range from local foods, food safety, and food preservation to gardening and environmental efforts.
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 6:30pm to prepare …
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 …
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- 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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