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 …
Home & Family
Swain County 4-H 2021 Enrollment How To
Are you enrolled in Swain County 4-H for 2021? The first step to becoming an active 4-H member, volunteer, …
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. …
April & May Discounts for Compost Bins
I have tried out two dozen types of compost bins at my Compost Learning Lab at NC State University and these …
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. …
2021 Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market
The 2021 market season begins May 1, 2021! Swain County Farmers Market is now Smoky Moutain Farmers & Artisans Market …
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 …
Pound of Love Bake-Off Champions
Did you know that the origins of pound cake lie in Northern Europe and date back to the early 18th …
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 …
Residential Ventilation
The CDC provides recommendations on improving ventilation in your home in order to reduce exposure to COVID-19. The most …
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 …
Retro Baking From 1955
Let’s take a trip back in time and look at what was being whipped up in the kitchen and …
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 …
A Pound of Love: 4-H Pound Cake Bake-Off
Get ready, get set, bake!! Here’s your chance to bake your favorite pound cake recipe and enter it in …
Elevated Radon Levels in NC Homes: Is Your Home One of Them?
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure …
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