COVID-19 N.C. Rapid Recovery Program Launched for Small Businesses
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Healthy Pantry - Healthy Family
Over the course of the last week, my family and I along with the rest of the world have …
2020 Census
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in …
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 …
2019 Macon County Fair Educational Booths
Attention Organization Leaders: County Fair time is almost here again! This year’s Macon County Fair will be held September 11–14, …
Macon County Community Garden Taking Applications for 2019 Growing Season
The Macon County Community Garden Committee is now taking applications for garden space in the 2019 Community Garden. The …
Macon County Community Development Awards
On Tuesday, October 16, the Macon County Community Development Council held its’ annual awards dinner to recognize individual community …
Pesticide Disposal Day
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County, will hold a pesticide disposal/collection day in cooperation with the N.C. Department of …
Community Development Council Meeting
The next Community Development Council meeting is Tuesday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Center. We’ll …
Macon County Community Club Contact Information
The link below contains the information we need for each Community Club in Macon County. Macon County Community Club Contact …
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!
February is American Heart Month! While some may have visions of chocolate hearts, boxes of candy, valentines and candy …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
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