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Watauga County Events Promoting Greening My Plate Month

2024 GREENING MY PLATE EVENTS INDOOR SEED STARING WORKSHOP: MARCH 28, 6PM-7:30PM Agricultural Conference Center 4-H EVENT - GROW YOUR OWN SALAD: APRIL 2 AND APRIL 30, 6PM-7PM Agricultural Conference…

April Is Greening My Plate Month in Watauga County

It's springtime, perfect for considering how to support your local food producers.PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING AND CELEBRATING LOCAL FOODSWHY CHOOSE LOCALLY GROWN? Connect with your grower to learn about…

Poultry Processing Workshop Scheduled for April 27th

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Watauga County Center is excited to announce a Poultry Processing Workshop on April 27th beginning at 9:00am at Watauga High School. This workshop will begin with…

Join the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program

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…

Flyer advertising 2024 Organic Market Garden Classes

Market Garden Production Class Series

The Watauga office of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) are collaborating to present a class series for farmers wanting to begin or transition to…

Watauga Winter Cooking Class Series Announced

Want to save money and improve your eating habits in 2024? Join us for hands-on Saturday afternoon winter cooking classes designed for beginners or advanced cooks looking for quick, delicious and…

Embellish Autumn Mealtimes With Apples

Apples are an original fast food, only requiring a good wash before eating. They also add texture and flavor to familiar recipes, including tuna or chicken salad, green salads, slaw, grilled-cheese…

New Orleans-Style Seafood Gumbo Making Class

With a heritage claiming both French and West African roots, gumbo is a thick stew served over rice and made with a roux (a mixture of butter and flour) and a wide variety of ingredients such as…

Feature Summer Bounty With Veggie-Rich Meals

When I visit a farmers’ market, everything looks so fresh and delicious that it’s hard to resist buying more than I need. Does that ever happen to you? Or do you have a garden full of ready-to-pick…

Summer Is Fresh Herb Season

Whether you have an herb garden or purchase at local markets, fresh herbs are essential for your summer culinary toolbox. A little herbal know-how will take your culinary skills to a new level,…