Cleveland County Kitchen
Cleveland County Kitchen is a collaboration between N.C. Cooperative Extension and Cleveland Community College to showcase local farmers and …
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.
Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
Merry and Bright Holiday Shopping
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
"Cabin Fever” EMGV Third Annual Symposium - Early Bird Registration Now Open!
Please join us for our Third Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cleveland County “Cabin Fever” Symposium: Please go to …
Cleveland County 4-H Holiday Wreath and Garland Fundraiser
Cleveland County 4-H is having a Holiday Wreath and Garland Sale/Fundraiser. Please see Wreath/Garland Order Form if you would like …
Cleveland County 4-H Newsletter October, 2019
Please see below for upcoming events in Cleveland County 4-H. Cleveland County 4-H News October 2019 …
Somethin' Pumpkin Contest Cleveland County
Please see flyers below for information on the Somethin’ Pumpkin Contest! Entry dates are September 30 through October 7, 2019. …
Preserving Nature's Bounty: Explore Freezing and Other Food Preservation Techniques
Be sure to join us on Thursday, August 15, 2019, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mauney Memorial …
Annual Somethin' Pumpkin Cooking Contest
Saturday, October 12, 2019 Dallas Park – Dallas, NC Over the past several years, Somethin’ Pumpkin has become a family-centered event which carries …
Preserving Summer's Bounty - 2019 Canning and Freezing Classes Offered
Hands-On Workshops – Preserving Summers Bounty 2019 Flyer Learn to safely preserve food at home. (Workshop includes supplies and recipes) Registration Fee …
Uptown Tree Canopy Receives Makeover
If you’ve been to the court square uptown lately you may have noticed ribbons around some of the trees. …
Swarm Season Is Here!
Swarm season is here! A lot of people panic when they see bees. They assume “swarm” means “attack” or …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer 6th Annual Plant Sale
Please join us for our 6th Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cleveland County Plant Sale! Saturday, May 11, 2019, from …
The Frank & Elizabeth Spencer Scholarship
The Frank & Elizabeth Spencer Scholarship Established by dairymen, friends, and associates to express their appreciation to Frank & Elizabeth …
Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Hello Everyone, Please see information below on the Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop. Early bird registration for the workshop ends …
Tree Cleanup and Chainsaw Safety Class
Please join us for a Tree Cleanup and Chainsaw Safety Class. Please see the flyer below for more information. When: February 27, …
Small Ruminant Workshop
Join us for a Small Ruminant Workshop on March 30, 2019, at the WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton, NC. Cost …
National Radon Action Month - January 2020
Did You Know? Radon is: an odorless, colorless, tasteless and naturally-occurring radioactive gas. produced through natural decay of uranium found in most …
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
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 …
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)
Black cohosh is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. It is a native medicinal plant …
11/11/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Brief Instructions for Freezing Fruit
This publication covers best freezing practices for a variety of fruits.
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Insect Repellent Products
This document is presented to answer some commonly asked questions about repellents and mechanical devices …
8/13/19 — Biting and Stinging Pests
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 …