
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Burke County Center will have a summer internship position available for 2021. The intern …
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Public Service Announcement from the Burke County Health Department NEWS UPDATE: The vaccine registration process has changed to allow more …
Is reorganizing your pantry on your list of resolutions for the new year? Having a clean and organized pantry can …
Join families across the country as they “Dine In” on December 3rd in celebration of home prepared meals. Families …
#ExtensionEats Cookbooks make a GREAT gift! This cookbook is a compilation of recipes from Extension staff, 4-H members and leaders, …
CDC and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time of human illnesses that suggest COVID-19 can …
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
With the continuing summer heat, it’s easy to turn to soft drinks, lemonade, juice boxes, energy drinks and sports …
Watch Nicki Carpenter, 4-H Agent for Burke County, demonstrate how to make pasta! Pasta Recipe Ingredients 300 grams (approximately 3 ½ cups) …
We are well into canning season, and many people are looking for answers to their food preservation troubleshooting questions. …
Here are some trusted resources to help you with your food preservation questions. The National Center for Home Food Preservation …
It’s Time to Test Your Canner Gauge! Your pressure canner gauge should be tested for accuracy each year before you …
Hunger affects every community in North Carolina. In Burke County, 13,340 people, (14.9% of the county population) are food …
Thanks to the generosity of Banner Greenhouses, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center was able to provide tomatoes, peppers, …
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and …
You may have seen controversy over GMOs and labeling in the media. Keep watching for a breakdown of the …
Here are some highlights from programs offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center in 2019. Successes from 2019 …
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …