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Cherokee County Center
Flyer with 2026 Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Spring Drive dates April 17th through May 3rd.

Spring Paper Clover Drive at Tractor Supply April 17th-May 3rd!!!

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to prepare youth to be "Beyond Ready" for work and life. The success of the Paper Clover campaign has raised more than $24 million to impact local…

Seafood Science
Seafood HACCP Segment Two Workshop

Seafood HACCP Segment 2 Workshop Offered

The Seafood Laboratory is offering an in-person workshop "Seafood HACCP Segment 2." This workshop is required to complete Seafood HACCP training in order to receive a certificate required by the FDA…

Cherokee County Center
Person at shooting bench aiming a rifle from lane 2

Volunteer for 4-H in 2026

Volunteers are the key to our success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in becoming a club leader or have a few hours to invest, we have challenging and fun roles for…

Ashe County Center
Person driving a tractor down a tree-lined dirt road beside green fields

2026 Pesticide License Recertification Opportunities

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Ashe County Center in collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture will provide recertification classes for individuals with a current…

Cherokee County Center
blueberryplant

4-H Plant Sale Time Is Here!!

Cherokee County 4-H is holding its annual plant and fruit tree sale. All proceeds will benefit Cherokee County 4-H. As usual, the plants and trees will be high-quality and reasonably priced. The sale…

Caswell County Center
Tractor sketch and hay bale; text: Ag Chat; Caswell County Center; NC Cooperative Extension logo

Growing Community: Farmer's Market and Caswell Local Food Systems

Every Wednesday, our agents share news, resources, and local happenings through a weekly column in the Caswell Messenger. We’re excited to bring those local insights, updates, and resources directly…

Brunswick County Center
salt cellar

Shaker of Salt

In last week’s column I wrote about both salt and pepper. This inspiredmore questions and thoughts about salt and it’s use in food.There are lots of different kinds of salt available today. Some…

Buncombe County Center
White bowl of quinoa, chopped cherry tomatoes, yellow sweet corn, black beans, and a slice of avocado.

Getting to Know Whole Grains

As you are supplying your kitchen pantry do not overlook the benefits of whole grains. A nutritional powerhouse, whole grains are an excellent source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, minerals and…

Brunswick County Center
malta-salt

Just a Pinch of Salt and Pepper

When someone asks you to pass the salt, do you pass the pepper shaker, too? I don’tknow of any etiquette “rules” about doing this -- but many people pass both. It may bean old wives’ tale or…

Buncombe County Center
Several food thermometers and metal probes arranged on white surface, dial thermometer in glass

Choosing the Right Food Thermometer for Cooking

One of the most important steps in food safety is checking the temperature of our cooked foods before consuming them. Using the right thermometer ensures that we get accurate temperatures to…