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Why Cast Iron Is Worth the Effort

Cast iron cookware is an amazing tool to have in the kitchen. There are no toxic chemicals, cast iron holds heat, imparts iron into our food, lasts a lifetime and when properly seasoned properly is…

Jars of pressure canned green beans and carrots.

Canning...Pressure or No Pressure?

Canning season is here and there are tons or unreliable resources out there. Unfortunately, grandma can be one of those sources along with TikTok! I know we can learn a lot from both, but when it…

Kale salad with roasted sweet potato cubes, tomatoes, blueberries, beets, pecans

CLASS IS FULL- Colorful Salad With Roasted Winter Veggies Workshop

Join me at N.C. State Cooperative Extension, Rutherford County Center to celebrate National Nutrition Month! Colorful fruits and vegetables can paint a beautiful picture of health because they…

A person prepares food be slicing meat on a cutting board.

Hello Rutherford County

Hi everyone! I am the new Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent. I am very excited to get to know the community and work together! I have a TON of ideas for the program, but would like input…

Flyer restates dates and contact information of the nutrition educator, all relevant information can be found in the post

Summer 2023 Nutrition and Cooking Classes

Free nutrition and beginner cooking classes for teens ages 15-18! Rutherford Cooperative Extension via their EFNEP program will be hosting a series of 6 cooking classes which will teach teens about…

image of a cow leaning down to eat grass on a field

What Do These Beef Labels Mean?

Food labels can be a little hard to understand sometimes. Because of this, we put together a small infographic about beef and what the labels that accompany them mean. You may contact us if you have…

Steak with herbs, tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings and a log in the background

May Is National Beef Month!

Beef. It’s what’s for dinner. Whether enjoying a tasty cheeseburger or a juicy ribeye, beef is a healthy and delicious option for any meal. Ranchers and farmers throughout the United States, North…

Who Put That Steak on My Plate?

May is Beef Month and grilling season is upon us. Have you ever thought about what it takes for you to eat a juicy hamburger or a sizzling steak? In the next few months, you will be enjoying these…