March is Living Well Month
As spring is arriving and March is “Living Well” month, keep in mind the good practices of “Raising Kids, …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that address public health issues, improve economic well-being, and help people make healthier, better-informed decisions. Programs range from local foods, food safety, and food preservation to gardening and environmental efforts.
Keep Walking With Old Man Winter on a Local Trail
As we get further into the late winter season, cold and flu season continues to build, the weather changes …
The Merry Cranberry
During the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, cranberries are often found in stuffing, dressing, relishes, and of course, cranberry sauce. …
Smokies Ski Walking School
Summer is slowly coming to end, so now is the time to start a hiking program for yourself because …
Is Your Canning Equipment Ready?
Planning ahead can save you time, money and frustration with home canning. Using reliable, safe and proper equipment will …
Community Train Dominoes and Other Social Games
My endearing and vivacious aunt introduced me, along with other family members, to Community Train Dominoes at a family …
Just Breathe
Sounds simple. Are you breathing properly to promote better health? Experts agree that practicing regular, mindful belly breathing can …
Adding Value to Our Lives
It’s that time of year when we might feel pressure to start making resolutions. Most of us already realize …
The Merry Cranberry
During the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, cranberries are often found in stuffing, dressing, relishes, and of course, cranberry sauce. …
"Where Is the Snow?" They Ask
“Where is the snow?” is probably the most frequent question we are asked during our weekly ski walking program. …
Beet-Iful Roots
Ruby Queen and Redpack are the most commonly grown varieties in North Carolina. Ruby Queen produces a smooth, round …
Smokies Ski Walking School
We are fortunate to have mountains to look at everyday, that provide us the opportunity to condition ourselves with their well …
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County Extension Programs
- Clogging and Line Dance
- Eat Smart Move More Weigh Less
- Smoky Mountain Beekeepers Association
- Swain and Jackson County Master Gardener Program
- Swain County Extension Staff and Programs Brochure
- Swain County Farmers Market
Extension Programs at NC State University
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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Ginseng Disease Control - Phytophthora and Alternaria
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This publication offers a list of companies and nurseries that carry goldenseal seeds or plants …
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Venison Donation Programs
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4/18/18 — Local Foods
4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
4/18/18 — Local Foods
Home Composting with Earthworms
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4/9/18
Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
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2/28/18
Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources
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2/14/18