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Herb Workshop November 9 from 2 to 4 pm

Holiday Herb Workshop

Workshop all about herbs. Learn about growing, harvesting, drying, blending and using herbs for the holiday season and beyond. …

details about cover crop workshop 10/13/23

Cover Crop Workshop

Cost: $15 per participant Date: October 13, 2023 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Rutherford Co Center at 194 Callahan-Koon Rd, Spindale, NC 28160 Take home a …

Sage and Rosemary Leaves

Cooking With Herbs & Spices

Visit any Farmers Market, grocery store, or other food market and you’re likely to see fresh herbs for sale. …

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Pollinator Garden Party

Join Master Gardener℠ volunteers and Extension & Community Association (ECA) members in Rutherford County Friday, August 18 from 11:00 …

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4-H Summer Fun 2023

4-H Summer Fun is a collection of educational workshops, tours, and hands-on activities planned especially for Rutherford County youth. …

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Intermittent Fasting

If weight loss is a topic of interest, you may have heard about intermittent fasting as a strategy for …

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Healthy Eating on the Run

While we know that home-cooked meals using fresh whole foods are healthier and more economical than eating out, the …

2023 Logo for National Nutrition Month "Fuel for the Future".

2023 Theme for Nutrition Month

Fuel for the Future is the theme for National Nutrition Month. March has been designated as nutrition month since …

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Food Trends 2023

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) released its annual trend forecast for 2023 and the biggest topic of concern …

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Farmland Preservation Is Important

The Foothills Regional Commission is preparing a Rutherford County Farmland Protection Plan. If you are a farmer or landowner …

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