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Thanksgiving Meal Last Minute Ideas
As you prepare for Thanksgiving meals, here are some quick ideas that help us toward the USDA MyPlate goal, vegetables and fruit covering ½ of our plate. Vegetables and … MORE » – from
Mitchell County CenterPosted: 11/15/12 Prepare Ahead for a Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner
Families are beginning to make plans for Thanksgiving dinner. If you are responsible for preparation of a turkey, consider the number of guests to be served, the supplies needed, … MORE » – from Mitchell County CenterPosted: 11/14/12 Holiday Turkey Tips
Now is the time to buy a food thermometer to take the temperature of the turkey you’ll be baking for the holidays. The single most important thing to know, … MORE » – from Burke County CenterPosted: 11/13/12 
Hurricane Preparedness
With the threat of a major tropical system on the horizon, now is the time to prepare your family, property and business. NC Cooperative Extension has developed the following … MORE » – from Currituck County CenterPosted: 10/26/12 WNC Food Policy Council to Host Regulatory Listening Session for Local Farmers and Growers
The WNC Food Policy Council and the NC Sustainable Local Foods Advisory Council are co-sponsoring a regulatory listening session for WNC farmers Monday, October 22, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. … MORE » – from Cherokee County CenterPosted: 10/15/12 
Homegrown and Handmade Contest Results
Heritage crafts are making a comeback! There were 57 entries in the first ever “Homegrown and Handmade” contest held in conjunction with the Currituck Rural Farm Festival on Saturday, … MORE » – from Currituck County CenterPosted: 10/8/12 
What’s In Season? Bell Peppers
Now is the time to broaden your pepper horizon! Bell or sweet peppers are a fruit that is in the same family as tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplant. At their … MORE » – from Randolph County CenterPosted: 10/8/12 Canceled – Free Canning Class
*CANCELED* The NC Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center will be offering a free canning class on how to can apple pie filling. Participants will experience firsthand what it is … MORE » – from Currituck County CenterPosted: 10/1/12 Food Safety When Eating Out
Eating out is fun and having meals away from home has become a national pastime. The National Restaurant Association reports 4.1 meals are eaten away from home each week … MORE » – from Lee County CenterPosted: 9/24/12 
Cooking with Soy Program a Success
The “Cooking with Soy” program held on September 10, 2012 was a huge success! Swain and Graham County Cooperative Extension hosted the event at the Swain County Extension Center. Laura … MORE » – from Swain County CenterPosted: 9/12/12 Storing Water for Emergencies
It’s hurricane season, and at this time of year, families think about setting aside water in case of emergency. But what’s the best way? Plastic water and soda bottles … MORE » – from Robeson County CenterPosted: 9/6/12 Mmm….Apple Butter Season
Apples are one of the delights for this time of the year. Apples are irresistible as snacks or as ingredients in recipes. Apple cider and apple juice are popular … MORE » – from Mitchell County CenterPosted: 8/31/12 Value-Added Producer Grants Available
Value-AddedProducerGrants – from Orange County CenterPosted: 8/17/12 Canning Tomato Products
Gardens are exploding with ripening tomatoes, and we are all trying to eat and preserve this wonderful fruit. Tomatoes are versatile in food preparation and provide important vitamins and minerals for … MORE » – from Mitchell County CenterPosted: 8/3/12 
Be Safe with Holiday Leftovers
After the Thanksgiving or Christmas feast is over and before you settle down for a post-eating frenzy nap, be sure you take care of those leftovers! – from Swain County CenterPosted: 11/14/12 You're on page 5
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