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Image of Meredith Byers standing in kitchen holding her golden star award

Awarding Local Golden Star

It is with great pleasure that we announce Meredith Byers as the West Unit 2025 EFNEP Golden Star Recipient. Golden Stars are honored for their support and their contributions to EFNEP in their…

Food Waste

Have you ever found yourself throwing away food that is expired or can't be consumed? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), over one-third of available food in the United States…

Global Kitchen Experience

Join us for a six month culinary journey exploring diverse cultures and their cuisines! Each session will highlight traditional dishes, signature ingredients, and unique cooking techniques from…

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…

NC State Extension summer internship Rutherford County; 10 weeks May 14–July 25; apply by Feb 21

Join Our Team...Paid Summer Intern Opportunity

Completing a summer internship with North Carolina Cooperative Extension provides a high-caliber educational experience, and it allows you to build a bridge from college to career. The internships…

Traditional Homemade Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner with Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, and Corn

Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Leftovers Safely

With Thanksgiving festivities just around the corner, most of us will be left with a bounty of leftovers just waiting to be enjoyed again. But before you dig in, food safety experts from North…

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…

Cooking With Herbs & Spices

Visit any Farmers Market, grocery store, or other food market and you’re likely to see fresh herbs for sale. Herbs and spices have been used in foods for centuries. Archeologists estimate that by…