Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
Home & Family
Burke County Farmers Markets
Morganton Farmers Market 300 Beach Street Morganton, NC 28655 Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 12noon May 1 – October 30, 2021 Morganton Mini-Market 111 North …
Flood Insurance and New Risk Rating Plan
This is likely of interest to those who live on the coast and those with properties on the coast. …
March Is Living Well Month
Raising kids, eating right, spending smart, living well—that’s the theme of a national Living Well Campaign that is being …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
4-H PEAK Registration Is Open!
The NC 4-H State Council proudly presents a series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs for youth. To register …
Now Accepting Applications for a Summer Intern in Burke!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Burke County Center will have a summer internship position available for 2021. The intern …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Burke County - COVID 19 Vaccine Registration Process
Public Service Announcement from the Burke County Health Department NEWS UPDATE: The vaccine registration process has changed to allow more …
Spotlight on Small Fruits in the Home Garden
Our Small Fruit Plant Sale is underway for 2021. We are currently taking orders for plants that will arrive …
Revamp Your Pantry for the New Year!
Is reorganizing your pantry on your list of resolutions for the new year? Having a clean and organized pantry can …
Toys for Tots - Toy Drive 2020
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Burke Center recently completed a successful toy drive for the Toys for Tots campaign …
Caldwell County Nurserymen's Association Scholarship for 2021
The purpose of the Caldwell County Nursery Association (CCNA) scholarship is to identify and reward ornamental horticulture and landscape …
Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Every year in the fall, many of us will go on a search for that perfect pumpkin. It could …
#ExtensionEats Cookbooks - Holiday Special
#ExtensionEats Cookbooks make a GREAT gift! This cookbook is a compilation of recipes from Extension staff, 4-H members and leaders, …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Tips for Choosing Firewood
With energy prices high, many homeowners will turn to wood as an economical heating source this winter. Many will …
Let Your Houseplants Rest in Winter
Many of us grow houseplants and they’re a great accessory to any home décor. They also give us a …
Give 4-H Camp for Christmas
Burke County 4-H will travel to the Eastern 4-H Center on June 20-25, 2021. The cost for this week-long …
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) …
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- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
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Partnerships and Organizations
- Blue Ridge Community Action
- Blue Ridge Healthcare
- Burke County Smart Start, Inc.
- Burke County United Way
- Center for Universal Design
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
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