Post Written By Abigail Pierce, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences

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Abigail PierceExtension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center

We are partnering with the Henderson County Libraries to offer free nutrition classes. Eating the Mediterranean Way (or Med …

Did you know that radon in the leading cause of lung cancer among non smokers? Nearly 1 in 15 …

Learn the basics of sewing in this beginner friendly sewing class. You will learn how to read a pattern, …

In the rush of the holiday season, it’s nice to get ahead of the chaos and make a plan. …

Looking for a lighter side dish to serve at your holiday gathering this year? Try out some of these …

This week, we had a wonderful fall food preservation class where we canned cranberry orange chutney. This recipe is …

Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew. Sweet potato season is here and I, for one couldn’t be …

Here in Henderson County, we take our apples very seriously. As the top producer of apples in the state, …

Last week, Issac (Agriculture Program Assistant) and I spent some time cleaning up our yard and gardens here at …

Freezing food is a quick and effective way to preserve food throughout the year. During this point in the …

Freezing strawberries is a great way to preserve them when you have an abundance. Frozen strawberries can be used …

Strawberry Season is here! Henderson County is home to some amazing strawberry growers and this year our friends over at …