Post Written By Courtney Tevepaugh, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences

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Courtney TevepaughExtension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wilkes County Center

What is FCS Day? Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) provides individuals with the skills to lead better lives, build strong …

Save Time With an Electric Pressure Cooker! Beans are a great source of plant protein, B vitamins, iron, complex carbohydrates, …

As we enter the holiday season many folks will prepare meals to feed more than just their own family. …

Today’s the day…NC Crunch Day that is! In celebration of National Farm to School Month and North Carolina, agriculture …

Winter squash is a great source of beta carotene, Vitamin C, and potassium! One way to enjoy it is …

I cannot believe the official start of fall is almost here! We are offering a few workshops over Zoom …

It’s no secret that we love apples in Wilkes County. Although we will miss the annual Brushy Mountain Apple …

If 2020 has taught us anything it’s the value of having a well-stocked kitchen. Keeping basic foods on hand …

Happy National Farmers Market Week! The week of August 2–8, 2020 was proclaimed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue …

Summer is in full swing! We will be offering a FREE virtual Home Food Preservation Series in July and …

A visit to any local farmers market will prove that there is an abundance of summer squash this time …

For new and experienced canners now is a good time to remind everyone to have their dial gauge pressure …