An Accurate 2020 Census Is Important for Farmers and Our Communities
Every 10 years, the census becomes an important topic in Rutherford County but the COVID-19 pandemic reminds us more …
Food Safety & Processing
Plan Ahead for Home Canning
If you are thinking about canning food at home this summer, the first place to start is with equipment …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
How to Make Fermented Pickles
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Disinfectants, UV Light, and Heat to Inactivate SARS-CoV-2
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
Cleaning and Disinfecting
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
COVID-19 and Produce Food Safety
Food and food packaging are not considered significant ways of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Many people have …
COVID-19: What Steps Can I Take to Minimize Risk at the Grocery Store
Important steps to consider while you are grocery store to keep you, your family, grocery store employees and other food …
COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping
There are many questions surround grocery shopping and handling food during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no data currently that …
Rutherford County Extension Cooking Class 2020
Cooking School 2020 Update: March 25, 2020 Future cooking classes will be held virtually (for a few months at least). I …
4-H Small Fruit Sale-CANCELED
Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County office Taking orders now, come by the office or call 828-287-6010. Pick Up Dates: March 25, …
Winter Storm Food Safety
As winter storms approach North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
March 12, 2020 Cooking Class - What's for Dinner?
What’s for Dinner? When: March 12, 2020; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 8 p.m. Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, …
Cooking School 2020
Featuring Mediterranean food! 2020 dates are as follows: March 12 What’s for Dinner? April 14 Outdoor Cooking May 12 Herb Appeal June 18 Cooking for One July 16 Make-Ahead Meals August …
Making Christmas Cookies Saturday, December 14, 2019
Join us in making Christmas cookies at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center in Spindale, NC on Saturday, December …
September Cooking School
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County is holding the September Cooking School on September 19, 2019. The topic of this month is: Bread & …
Hurricane Dorian Food Safety
As Hurricane Dorian approaches North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
Extension Master Food Volunteer
Are you passionate about cooking, nutrition, health, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any of …
Join Our Mediterranean Cooking Class August 27, 2019
Protein Power – a major component of the Med way of eating learn healthy ways to prepare beef, poultry, …
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