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Niki ManessExtension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center

Plant Sale Order Form – 2026 N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County is now taking preorders for various plants and …

Soapmaking has deep roots in Appalachian life, where families once rendered fats and ashes to make the household soaps …

Summer and early fall have been a season of connection, creativity, and community learning for Yancey County Family & …

When disaster strikes, the best defense is preparation. The Preparedness in Practice class series, offered through Yancey County Cooperative …

In honor of Fire Safety Month, let’s talk about staying warm—safely. As temperatures drop, many of us turn to wood …

As food preservation becomes more popular, especially during the summer when many people are harvesting fruits and vegetables, many …

June is the start of hurricane season. Although Yancey County isn’t on the coast, we still get strong storms, …

Join us for a hands-on summer series to learn the basics of safe home canning! Whether you’re brand new …

June marks the official start of hurricane season, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned from Tropical Storm Helene, …

A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)—commonly called bird flu—has recently been confirmed in neighboring Buncombe County. This has …

National Rural Health Day, held every year on the third Thursday in November, celebrates the strength and resilience of …

Cleaning up after Hurricane Helene offers a chance to restore homes and communities but also brings unique challenges when …