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Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
More in My Basket Program Helps With Food Insecurity
Hunger affects every community in North Carolina. In Burke County, 13,340 people, (14.9% of the county population) are food …
Chiggers - Invisible but Unforgettable!
It’s summer and outdoor events are the norm. Picking blackberries, picnics, hikes, camping trips, fishing on a river bank-all …
Online Freezer Meals Workshop
Online Freezer Meals Workshop June 24, 2020 Noon–1 p.m. Join us to learn about healthy meal planning, preparation techniques, and food safety …
Benefits of Buying Local Foods
Spring is in the air, temperatures are rising, and people are coming out of isolation. One great way to …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
Grow Your Own Food Project
Thanks to the generosity of Banner Greenhouses, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center was able to provide tomatoes, peppers, …
That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
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Count on Me NC
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GMO Food Labeling
You may have seen controversy over GMOs and labeling in the media. Keep watching for a breakdown of the …
Success With Houseplants Workshop
Thursday, May 28, 2020, @ 6:30 p.m. on Zoom Houseplants are an inexpensive way to dress up a room. There …
Success in 2019!
Here are some highlights from programs offered by the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Burke County Center in 2019. Successes from 2019 …
Sign Up for Understanding Plants Now - Classes Begin June 1
Sign up now for Understanding Plants – a new offering from NC State University in our online learning series! …
Spring Is Here and So Are the Carpet Beetles
Spring is here and so are the carpet beetles. What do spring and carpet beetles have in common, you …
Eat Mediterranean in May
Whether you’re preparing a meal at home or dining out, the foods you choose can make a real difference. …
Take Control - Saving Time and Money Shopping for Groceries
I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe and healthy during this time of “Stay at Home” ordinance. …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
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