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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 N.C. 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…. SOUP. …
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