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Health & Nutrition
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 Grow Box
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Be Kind to Your Mind
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Upcoming Extension Programs: Conditioning, Customer Service, & Conservation
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County is offering several upcoming programs in the areas of conditioning, customer service, and conservation. CONDITIONING Smokies …
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 …
County Extension is Here to Help
According to the 1918 home demonstration annual report, the agents and volunteers addressed the pandemic in 55 counties. A …
SNAP Benefits to Increase in Fiscal Year 2021
2020 has been a difficult year but in every tragedy, there is triumph. The USDA has decided to increase …
Choptastic Video Cooking Challenge
Presented by: N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County Do you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes? How about exploring different foods …
Introducing the Chatham Food Hub!
The Chatham Food Hub is a collaborative project between Chatham County, UNC, and NC State University partners. The Chatham …
Pressure Canning Dial Gauge Testing Day
If you are joining the trend or already experienced in food preservation, start by checking your equipment and supplies. …
Local Food Demonstration Kit & Recipe Cards: A Local Food Resource for Agents and Beyond
The Local Food Preparation Workgroup of the Local Food Program Team has created a variety of local-food-focused recipe cards …
In the Cards
As unemployment surged in North Carolina this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the demand for food from …
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 …
Swain County Office COVID-19 Reopening Plan
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Swain County is REOPENING on a limited basis beginning May 26, 2020. May 26 – 29: Reopen Office …
2020 Swain County Farmers Market
The 2020 Swain County Farmers Market season began on Friday, May 1! Vendors selling seasonal produce, live plants, handmade crafts, …
SNAP-Ed Makes Big Impacts Across the State
North Carolina State University’s Steps to Health program is just one of nine SNAP-Ed programs in the state of …
NEW Agriculture / Horticulture Agent Joins Jackson and Swain Counties
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain and Jackson Counties are happy to announce our new Agriculture/Horticulture Agent. Katie Ashley has joined …
The Spice is Right: Cilantro
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County Presents: THE SPICE IS RIGHT Spice it up by adding herbs and spices to your …
The Spice is Right - Chives and Dill
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County Presents: THE SPICE IS RIGHT Spice it up by adding herbs and spices to your …
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 …
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