Beware Unsafe Canning Practices
In a previous article, I shared information about preparing for the canning season by gathering all the proper equipment …
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Press Release June 30, 2020
The Foothills Health District has issued the following press release dated June 30, 2020: The Rutherford County Health Department …
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 …
Información Sobré COVID-19 Para Jardineros Y Trabajadores Profesionales De Servicio De Comida
Si usted está buscando por guías para protegerse contra COVID-19 o quiere refrescarse la mente de este tema, por favor mire …
COVID-19 Fact Sheets for Gardeners and Foodservice Professionals
If you are looking for guidelines or a refresher on ways to best be prepared and protected against COVID-19, …
Rutherford County Office Re-Open to the Public on a Limited Basis Beginning June 8th
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Rutherford County office will reopen to the public on Monday, June 8, 2020. Clients …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Snack Attack
Have your eating patterns changed during the past few months? If so, it isn’t surprising. Eating habits, meal times, …
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 …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Cooking at Home While Staying at Home Part III
Part III: Save Money, Waste Less It is estimated that a household can save 25 percent of its grocery budget …
Cooking at Home While Staying at Home Part II
Part II: Flexible Recipes Using What You Have Use this time at home to whip up a little creativity. The …
Cooking at Home While Staying at Home Part I
Part I: Getting Organized in the Kitchen During the stay-at-home order, you might take advantage of a little extra time …
Cooking at Home While Staying at Home: Introduction
Introduction: Cooking at Home While Staying at Home Series While we strive to do our part to keep our community …
Sourcing Your Food in a Time of Uncertainty
We have all noticed the signs of the changing seasons, pulling us forward into spring with new blossoms and …
Sign Up for Extension Gardener Emails
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10 Ways to Enjoy Asparagus
You may love asparagus and if you do, you’ll find some delicious recipes to try in this publication (see …
Growing Your Garden: Things to Know Before You Grow
For more home gardening information check out resources at the NC State Extension Gardening website. Have a community garden 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 …
Rutherford County Extension & Community Association (ECA)
Extension & Community Association (ECA) Update: March 25, 2020 Rutherford County is in charge of the Cultural Arts Contest for West …
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