Celebrate June Dairy Month & Enter the 4-H Dairy-licious Recipe Contest
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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.
4-H Summer Fun is Back for 2021
Swain County invites anyone and everyone between the ages of 5-18 (as of January 1, 2021) to join us …
2021 Swain County 4-H Summer Fun Programs
Swain County 4-H announces the 2021 Summer Fun Program lineup! Inside there is something for everyone (ages 5-18). See what …
2021 Swain County Bike Rodeo
Swain West Elementary School will host the Annual Swain County Bike Rodeo this Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 9–11:30 …
2021 4-H Beef Jerky Contest Winners
Youth in Swain County put their cooking skills to the test for a competitive beef jerky competition. Each …
Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware
Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In …
Moving in the Mountains
If you are interested in being more active, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Swain County has several opportunities for you. Keep …
Swain County 4-H Beef Jerky Contest
Sliced, spiced and dried. Show off your beef jerky making skills in the Swain County 4-H Beef Jerky Contest. …
2021 Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market
The 2021 market season has begun! Swain County Farmers Market is now Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market and there’s …
Sweetie Pie Recipe Challenge
For the love of pie, get your recipes out and rise to the Sweetie Pies Recipe Challenge. We are …
Senior Adult Activity Kits
Looking for more ideas and enjoyable ways to spend your free time? Just as physical activity is important to keep …
Swain County Office Receives Grant From Nantahala Health Foundation
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Swain County has received a $26,068 grant from Nantahala Health Foundation to fund the renovations for the …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Get Moving with the Walkie Talkies
Walking is a great and simple exercise that’s good for nearly everyone. Walking is easy to do and doesn’t …
Soups, Stews, and Chilis Recipe Challenge
You have just made your famous soup, stew, or chili recipe. Now is the perfect time to share a …
Spring into Fitness Challenge
Why sign-up for the Spring into Fitness challenge? It gives a purpose to being more active and helps to …
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 …
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Sweet Treats Bake-Off for Kids
Here’s a chance to stir up some fun in the kitchen with your kids over the winter break. Kids …
Should I Send My Kids Trick-or-Treating This Year?
The kids are begging to partake in one of their favorite holiday traditions of the year – trick-or-treating. But …
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- Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
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