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

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 …

As communities recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, many of us will rely on donated, shelf-stable food …

Western North Carolina (along with most of the state) is bracing for intense rain, which could cause power outages …

I’ve been getting this question since I started in this position two years ago. Do you have people like Master …

Wednesday, May 29th, was a perfect spring day in the mountains. It was even better to be part of …

2025 Plant Sale Order Form N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County is now taking preorders for various plants and fruit …

Caffeine is a compound found naturally in some plants and added to food, drinks, and supplements, and it works …