Canning, Freezing, Food Preservation Books and Dial Pressure Canner Testing!
Free Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing Available Don’t you just love all of the great fresh fruits and vegetables that …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
2021 Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Class Announcement
The Extension Master Gardener℠ program of Cleveland County is an educational program designed to enhance public education in consumer horticulture. …
Upcoming Facebook Live Presentations - Food Preservation & Smoothies!
Join us on Facebook Live for: Food Preservation and Freezing Basics – Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 6 p.m. Healthy & …
Welcome to Our Summer Interns!
We are excited to have two summer interns in Cleveland County this year, Emily Chandler and Nautica Mason. A Cooperative …
Hands-on Weed ID for Pastures and Turf
This is going to be a great training opportunity for folks that are trying to get a handle on …
New Video on Goat or Sheep Hoof Trimming for Beginner
Are you new to owning sheep and/or goats and not sure where to start with hoof trimming? Follow along …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Do Extraordinary Work in Therapeutic Horticulture!!!
It is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we celebrate the amazing, talented, energetic, generous, enthusiastic Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers …
Master Gardener Volunteers Annual Plant Sale Announcement!
Garden and Outdoor Living Tour! Cleveland County Arts Council and Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer Association of Cleveland County June 5, 2021 The …
Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware
Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In …
2021 Dallas Ward Memorial Scholarship Opportunity
This scholarship was established by Cleveland County Cattlemen’s Association, Inc. (CCCA) in 2000. Initial funding was provided by members …
Coming Soon... SPRING SPECTACULAR DAIRY GOAT SHOW
Having canceled last year’s event due to COVID-19, we are pleased to announce the return of the ADGA-Sanctioned Spring …
Steps to Health - Take Control Virtual Class Offered
Come learn lifelong habits to help you eat healthily and be physically active! Nutrition Program for Adults! Take control NOW to …
Broadriver Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) and Kinship Care Support Group
Meeting Virtually Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenThu 3/18 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.OfflineEventAttendanceMode 130 S Post Rd, Shelby, …
Too Few or Too Many Grazing Animals…? Defining Adequate Stocking Rate
Please view this VIDEO explaining the basics of defining an adequate stocking rate. Defining the stocking rate is the most …
Face Fly Control
Face Fly Control Greg Traywick, Cleveland County Extension Director March, 2021 Wet spring weather usually means greater numbers of face flies, a …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Sheep Genomics Webinar Series
With the introduction of genomic-enhanced estimated breeding values (GEBVs), 2021 will be the dawn of a new age in …
We’re Quite Fawned of This Webinar: Integrated Approaches to Deer Management
Upcoming: On Feb. 9, the Center for Integrated Pest Management will present an overview of effective integrated strategies to …
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- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
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