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4-H Summer Fun Enrichment Programs

4-H Summer Fun is a collection of educational workshops, tours, and hands-on activities planned especially for Rutherford County youth. This special program is designed to give youth positive…

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…

2023 Theme for Nutrition Month

Fuel for the Future is the theme for National Nutrition Month. March has been designated as nutrition month since 1973 and was created to bring awareness of the importance of making informed food…

Healthy New Year

At the beginning of a new year, we often find ourselves making resolutions hoping a new healthy habit sticks. Unfortunately, most of these promises to ourselves are forgotten all too soon. Instead of…

Various fruits and vegetables arranged by color in a circle.

Less Junk Food, More Fruits & Vegetables

Welcome to the second article in a monthly series on Eat Smart Move More Core Behaviors. These are evidence-based lifestyle behaviors that can improve overall health. This month’s topic looks at…

Cook Smart Eat Smart Offered Virtually

The past year has provided us with many more opportunities to prepare meals at home. Some may have found this a welcome diversion while others may have found that it added more stress to an already…