Sunflowers Bring Happiness
No flower can lift someone’s spirits quite like sunflowers. Sunflowers are bright and cheery and known as the flower …
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July Is National Blueberry Month
Hot summer days mean blueberries are ripe and ready to be picked. Summer is the best time of year …
Test Your Canner Lid
Food Preservation season has arrived. It’s important when processing your fresh fruits and vegetables this year, you follow the …
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 …
General Canning
If this is your first time canning, read the USDA’s Complete Guide to Home Canning. This guide explains everything …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month and the perfect time to add some cool, delicious dairy food to a well-balanced …
June - National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month
June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month! When buying fresh, try to follow the “FIFO” rule–“First in, first …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
Food Preservation Made Easy
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
North Carolina EFNEP Recipe of the Day - April 13, 2020
Hello Monday! Today’s recipe is a fun turkey roll-up stacked with veggies. This will make a great lunch or …
2020 Macon County Fair
Here in Macon County, The Macon County Fair is an event that we all look forward to in September. …
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 …
COVID-19 Preventative Measures
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION Current evidence suggests that novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces. Cleaning followed …
COVID-19 Preventative Measures
CLEAN YOUR HANDS OFTEN The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Washing your …
Healthy Pantry - Healthy Family
Over the course of the last week, my family and I along with the rest of the world have …
Holiday Gifts
Giving a special gift of food during the holidays is a great way to put your home food preservation …
The Art of Fermentation
The Art of Fermentation is designed for anyone interested in learning more about safely fermenting at home. We will …
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