Holiday Gifts
Giving a special gift of food during the holidays is a great way to put your home food preservation …
Home & Family
The Art of Fermentation
The Art of Fermentation is designed for anyone interested in learning more about safely fermenting at home. We will …
Adult Sewing Classes
Several Adult Sewing Classes have been scheduled over the next two months. Julie Sawyer, Area Extension Agent, Family and …
Lady Bird Beetles
I mention these insects every year and many of you probably know everything I could tell you about them. …
Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are large, black and yellow bees often seen hovering around the eaves of a house, wooden fences, …
Poultry 101 Class
The Macon County Poultry Club will present a Poultry 101Class on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 10 a.m.–noon at …
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 …
February - American Heart Month
I was pleasantly surprised recently to hear that my cholesterol and blood pressure had improved over the past year! …
What Kind of Christmas Tree Should I Buy?
Thanksgiving is upon us and many people decorate for Christmas at this time. So the question is, “What kind …
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 …
Three Class Series: Cook Smart / Eat Smart
In these three-part series, participants will learn to cook quick meals within their food budget. The Cook Smart Eat …
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 …
Mosquito Control Around the Home
Mosquitoes are important pests because their biting activity often interferes with outdoor activities. They may transmit disease organisms to …
Pesticide Disposal Day
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Macon County, will hold a pesticide disposal/collection day in cooperation with the N.C. Department of …
2018 4-H Spring Plant Sale
Each year Macon County 4-H sells great fruit and berry plants to our families and the community. Our Annual …
Apple Grafting Workshop
The Macon County Center of NC Cooperative Extension will hold a grafting workshop on Tuesday, March 13. The class …
Soup, the Ultimate One Pot Meal
When the outside temperature dips to 8 °F, I know it’s time for the ultimately easy one pot meal…. …
Poinsettias Brighten the Christmas Season
The striking beauty of a red, white or pink poinsettia can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season. Poinsettias should …
Live Tree Care
If you choose to buy a live Christmas tree, pick a species that will live and grow well on …
Holiday Tree Care Important, but Easy
To keep your Christmas tree as lovely and fresh as it was the day you bought it, you …
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