Turkey Tips for the upcoming Holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, many are already making plans for cooking the turkey. So how much …
Local Foods
The Macon County Center Local Foods contact is Julie Sawyer.
Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class & Exam
North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Haywood County will be offering a Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class …
February - American Heart Month
I was pleasantly surprised recently to hear that my cholesterol and blood pressure had improved over the past year! …
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Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
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When the outside temperature dips to 8 °F, I know it’s time for the ultimately easy one pot meal…. …
February Is American Heart Month!
February is American Heart Month! The focus of American Heart Month in February is on having a healthy heart! …
February Is American Heart Month!
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- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
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- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
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