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Home & Family
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Oodles of Noodles - Pasta Making Demonstration
Watch Nicki Carpenter, 4-H Agent for Burke County, demonstrate how to make pasta! Pasta Recipe Ingredients 300 grams (approximately 3 ½ cups) …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
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
If you haven’t received your Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, perhaps you should be on the lookout for a …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and …
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. …
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