2019 Meet Me in the Garden Workshops!
Every week, stop by and chat with staff and volunteers from the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center. We’ll …
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.
Veggie Hacks
Lately, in conversations around our home, my children have been discussing “hacks.” Not really sure what that meant, they …
2019 Catawba County Local Food Guide
Mobile friendly website is now open. https://catawbacountyfood.weebly.com/ Printable pdf 2019 Catawba County Local Food Guide printable …
What Is FCS?
Hello! My name is Andrea Sherrill and I am the new Family & Consumer Sciences Agent for N.C. Cooperative …
"Congregations: How Does Your Garden Grow?" Forum
An open forum entitled “Congregations: How Does Your Garden Grow?” will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January …
Add More Sustainability to Your Landscape
Does your landscape need a tune-up to help it be more sustainable? Even if you have a small space, …
N.C. Cooperative Extension Mini Course
Free program! For the first time the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Catawba County Center is offering its own mini course! This five-week …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
School Garden Workshop!
October 13, 2018 – 2 p.m. Agriculture Resource Center 1175 S Brady Ave, Newton, NC Are you interested in starting a new …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
Controlling Mosquitoes Around Your Home
By Adam Smith Summer is the season for outdoor fun, but pesky mosquitoes can be a major problem and disrupt …
Start a Fall Vegetable Garden
Spring is a great time to start a vegetable garden, but did you know that July and August can …
Starting a Food Business in Catawba County
If you have wondered what is required for starting a food business, check out the “So you want to …
Farm to Fork Recipes
Check out a new resource with recipes and resources to help you make the most of foods you find …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
Hurricane season began June 1 and now is the time to prepare for how you and your family will …
When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Good Nutrition Awaits at Local Farmers Markets
If you want to increase the amounts of fruits and vegetables you eat, why not drop by a Catawba …
2018 Catawba County Farmers Markets
Well, it seems like spring is finally here. Insects are starting to wake up, the winter weeds are going …
Starting a Food Business in Catawba County
Starting a Food Business in Catawba County If you are an aspiring food entrepreneur but don’t know where to turn …
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- 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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