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Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Food Safety & Processing
Food Preservation Made Easy
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
COVID-19 Food Safety Resources
The following resources provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals at home and for …
Holiday Gifts
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The Art of Fermentation
The Art of Fermentation is designed for anyone interested in learning more about safely fermenting at home. We will …
NC Safe Plates Offered in Macon County
Class : April 29 & 30, 2019, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Exam: May 1, 2019, from 9 a.m.–noon Print Registration Form …
NC Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Certification Class & Exam
North Carolina food service managers seeking “Certified Food Safety Manager” certification in order to meet the NC Food Code …
Fall 2018 Healthy Family Newsletter
Want to know what’s happening with Family and Consumer Sciences in Macon County? Julie Sawyer, Area Extension Agent, Family …
2018 Summer Food Preservation Classes
Monday, July 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – The Basics of Canning – This class is scheduled in the evening so …
NC Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Certification Class & Exam
Upcoming Family & Consumer Science Classes – NC Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Certification Class & Exam Class – Monday …
NC Safe Plates
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Macon County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Julie Sawyer will be offering a two-day NC …
Upcoming Family & Consumer Science Classes - NC Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Certification Class & Exam
Class – Monday and Tuesday, November 6 & 7, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exam – Wednesday, November 8, 9:00 …
Upcoming Family & Consumer Science Classes - Food Preservation Classes
Pepper Jelly & Pie Filling Thursday, October 5, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dehyrdating Monday, December 4 12:30-4:30 …
Adjusting for Altitude When Home Canning
The directions for canning foods in most publications are for an altitude of 0 to 1000 feet. As altitude …
Tips for a Winning Fair Entry - Safety First!
Summer is coming to an end and the 2017 Macon County Fair is right around the corner. This is …
Canning 101
Interested in learning the basics of canning? This hands on Canning 101 class is just for you. The class …
NC Safe Plates
Macon County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Julie Sawyer will be offering a two day NC Safe …
North Carolina Safe Plates
Macon County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Julie Sawyer will be offering a two day NC Safe …
NC Safe Plates
— Written By Julie Sawyer North Carolina Cooperative Extension has a new option for North Carolina food service managers wishing to meet …
Safely Preserving Food at Home
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned home food preserver, following tested food safety principles when preserving food …
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