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2020 Macon County Fair
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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 …
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Over the course of the last week, my family and I along with the rest of the world have …
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With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, many are already making plans for cooking the turkey. So how much …
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
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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 …
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