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Three women in aprons serving salad at an outdoor food volunteer booth

Applications for Extension Master Food Volunteer Program in Watauga County Are Available

Do you enjoy cooking, learning about diet and health, or local food system work? Are you a responsible person who likes to work with others? If so, the Extension Master Food Volunteer program may be…

Fruits and vegetables arranged in a rainbow arc by color on a white background

Eat a Colorful Diet for Good Health

You’ve probably heard that eating a “rainbow of colors” leads to better health. And we’re not talking about candy. A lot of people think they should eat colorful fruits and vegetables because they’re…

Ham, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad with Fig Vinaigrette

Spring Salads Freshen Up Menus

Springtime brings longer, warmer days calling for outdoor activities. With fresh greens available at farmers’ markets and in gardens, now’s the perfect time to add cool salads to your mealtime…

Seed Saving Workshop Flyer; all information in flyer is included in article text

Seed Saving Workshops at the Watauga County Public Library

Mondays, 4/21/25 & 4/28/25: Seed Saving Workshops at the Watauga Public Library At this very outset of springtime, gardeners may be thinking of seeds mostly as something to buy (or source from…

Rehabbing Agricultural Land After Helene — Thursday, April 24, 3:30pm, Sugar Grove, NC

Rehabbing Ag Land After Hurricane Helene Workshop on April 24th!

Join Watauga County Cooperative Extension and Extension specialists from NC State as we work together to navigate the new landscape Helene brought our ag land on Thursday, April 24th. This event will…

Watauga County 4-H Summer Fun - 2025

Registration Is Open Now! Join us for a summer full of fun, educational adventures! We are offering camps for ages 5-7 and 8+. Camps include Forestry Camp, Pizza Camp, CloverBud Camp, Junior master…

A Successful 4-H Summer !

A Successful 4-H Summer! A total of 34 youth participated in 7 different Summer Fun events! Events included: Junior Master Gardener Camp (2 camps) Intro to Horsemanship Camp CloverBud Camp Electric…

Potted mixed salad greens (lettuce, kale) overflowing from black plastic planter on stone patio

Planting a Fall Garden Class and Tour, a Few Spots Left

Come learn how to continue your garden into the fall. At this free class, learn what to grow, when to plant it, how to extend the season. We will send you home with 8-12 cool season plants to try at…

Mushrooms Add Rich Flavor Along With Health Benefits to Meals

While there are many varieties of edible mushrooms, 90% consumed in the U.S. are white button mushrooms. They’re readily available and have a mild flavor. A more mature version of the white button…

Watauga County 4-H Summer Camps; dates listed; contact susie_douglas@ncsu.edu 828.264.3061

Watauga County 4-H Summer Day Camp Registration Is Open for 2024

Watauga County 4-H Summer Day Camp Registration is Open!!! Please register in 4-H Online! Once you register, the amount you owe will be due ONE WEEK after you register. You must pay at the Extension…