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Wreath Class

Holiday Wreath Class was Successful

Another successful holiday wreath class with our Family and Consumer Science Agent, Kim Terrell. Participants enjoyed making a holiday …

Making a Christmas Wreath

Holiday Wreath Class

Friday, December 1, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. or Saturday, December 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join Kim Terrell, FCS Agent …

Pressure Canning Green Beans Flyer

Pressure Canning - Green Beans

Who doesn’t love having green beans that taste summer fresh in the winter? If you want this luxury and …

Water Bath CAnning Dill Pickles

Water Bath Canning - Dill Pickles

Join Kim Terrell, Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County Center for a Beginner Water …

Extension Strategic Plan 2030

Extension Strategic Plan 2030

Extension Strategic Plan 2030 TRANSFERRING KNOWLEDGE, TRANSFORMING TOMORROW Charting Our Course Current Plan Shared Foundation Connect with Us Charting Our Course While much of the world …

Gardening Basics 101

Gardening Basics 101

The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a Gardening Basics 101 Seminar (free) on Tuesday March 21st from …

Holiday Breads Flyer

Holiday Breads & Wreath Class

Holiday Breads and Wreath Class November 30, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. December 1, 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Cowee School Join FCS Agent …

Cover photo for Summer Canning Classes Held

Summer Canning Classes Held

Kim Terrell, Family and Consumer Science Agent, has just finished a series of preserved foods classes including pressure and …

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