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Henderson County Center
Two women stand side buy side on the Apple Festival Stage. One is wearing a pink dress and holding a prize ribbon. One is holding a gingham oven mitt. They are both smiling.

2026 Apple Recipe Contest Winners and Recipes

The 2026 Apple Recipe Contest officially kicked off the North Carolina Apple Festival weekend on Friday, September 4th. Our judges spent the morning deliberating over 34 creative and delicious…

Burke County Center
Apples at the farmers market.

Fruits and Vegetables to Expect in September

September is the perfect time to find local fresh fruits and vegetables. The farmers markets and roadside stands throughout Burke County will be flourishing with fresh and delicious produce. You can…

Chatham County Center
Woman cutting vegetables on a cutting board with a yellow background. Words announcing applications are open for volunteering with the EMFV program.

Extension Master Food Volunteer Openings in Chatham County!

The Chatham County Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) program offers residents a meaningful way to support local N.C. Cooperative Extension programs centered on nutrition, cooking, food safety,…

Yancey County Center
Rustic flatbread spread with creamy ricotta and topped with roasted Italian eggplant, squash, tomatoes, green bell peppers, and red onion, seasoned with herbs and served on a wooden board.

Italian Veggie Flatbread

Recipe developed for Harvest Share by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center with assistance from ChatGPT DON'T SKIP THE REST! Resting the dough for 20–30 minutes gives the flour time to…

Yancey County Center
A tall glass of pale green cucumber-lime agua fresca served over ice and garnished with cucumber and lime slices. Fresh cucumber slices and a pitcher of agua fresca sit nearby.

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Recipe adapted from Bounty & Soul Agua fresca is mostly water, with fresh cucumber, lime, and mint adding refreshing flavor. While it doesn't hydrate better than plain water, flavorful drinks…

Yancey County Center
A glass jar filled with roasted tomato pesto sits on a wooden surface, tied with rustic twine. Fresh tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic, and a bottle of olive oil surround the jar, highlighting ingredients used in the pesto.

Roasted Tomato Pesto

Recipe adapted from Bounty & Soul TOMATO TIP: Different tomato varieties can change your pesto's flavor and texture. See the back of the recipe card for tips on choosing the best one! Hint: You…

Mecklenburg County Center
Graphic images of plant, people at farmers market stand, and a cooking pot with food. Text: A Day at the Market:

A Day at the Market: Agriculture, Cooking, & Community

Join us at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28217-4528, on Sunday, September 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for A Day at the Market:…

Orange County Center
Top view of variety of cut melons with text "seasonal local flavors"

Make the Most of Melon Season

Author: Grace Erchul, N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension Intern and a rising nutrition and dietetics senior at UNC Chapel Hill. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy one of the sweetest treats of the…

Orange County Center
Side view of different color peppers with Extension logo and text saying "Seasonal Local Flavors"

Peppers: A Bright Way to Healthy Eating

Author: Grace Erchul, N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension Intern and a rising nutrition and dietetics senior at UNC Chapel Hill. Whether sliced into salads, grilled, or enjoyed as a crunchy snack,…

Burke County Center
Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and Vegetables to Expect in July

July is the peak time to find local fresh fruits and vegetables. The farmers markets and roadside stands throughout Burke County will be booming with fresh and delicious produce. You can find…