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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.
Cooking With Margie - Mushroom Beef Tacos
In the latest Cooking with Margie, Margie Mansure and Eric shows us how to cook mushroom and beef …
Roasted Vegetables and Grain Bowl Cooking Show
Join Margie Mansure, Extension Agent and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Eric Stafford, Public Information Technician for Caldwell County as they …
Local Food Demonstration Kit & Recipe Cards: A Local Food Resource for Agents and Beyond
The Local Food Preparation Workgroup of the Local Food Program Team has created a variety of local-food-focused recipe cards …
Roast Vegetables for Versatility and Flavor
With our gardens and farms in full production, and you may soon find yourself with more vegetables than you …
Foraging for Backyard Edibles
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FREE at-Home Cooking Curriculum for Families
The ChopChop Kids Club weekly newsletter includes at-home cooking curriculum to support kids’ learning, to help keep them calm …
Purchase Bulk Meat From Local Farmers Through MeatSuite
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West District Extension Agents Offer FREE Online Food Preservation Series
Judging from seed and seedling sales, many home gardeners will soon be enjoying delicious produce. With our current climate, …
Coffee and Conversation (Vegetable Gardening)
Starting in April, we will offer a new online series titled Coffee and Conservation vegetable garden series. These sessions …
Watauga County Emergency Food Source Listing
Community members who have lost their livelihoods due to COVID- 19 may find this emergency food source listing compiled by …
How to Safely Sanitize Surfaces
For most of us, having a sick loved one at home (or wanting to keep the sickness out) compels …
What You Need to Know About Face Coverings
Cloth face coverings can be an effective way of preventing the spread of infectious diseases. go.ncsu.edu/covid-19 …
Spring Forward With Veggies of the Season
You know for sure it’s spring-time when you see asparagus peeping out of the ground. Even if you don’t …
Is Coronavirus a Concern at Grocery Stores or With Takeout Food?
The following resources provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals at home and for …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
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, …
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 …
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 …
August 2019 Food Preservation Classes
Food Preservation Classes The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center will be offering two food preservation classes in August. Choose …
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