Good News for Baby Boomers!
Baby Boomers unite! I recently pitched an idea that I had about a program idea for people born between …
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There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
Making Time for Youth
Many times adults have a misconception about the youth of today. Some adults will say kids are only interested …
January Is Radon Awareness Month!
If you are living in Clay County, you are at risk for radon exposure; according to an article by …
Young Computer Programmers
Who doesn’t like acronyms? Well here are a few-the STEAM class participated in the NYSD during the month of …
How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
Keep up to date on which counties are scheduled to conduct mosquito abatement programs, who has been notified, and …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
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 …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
Hurricane season began June 1 and now is the time to prepare for how you and your family will …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
Safe Plates Certified Food Protection Manager Program
There are an estimated 48 million cases for foodborne illness in the United States every year. Many of these …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Home Is Where the Heart Is - Series 2
The most recent FCS program to be held at at the Clay County Center was held February 13-16 and …
2018 Spring Coggins Clinic
Join us at the Annual Spring Coggins Clinic! …
Clay County Extension Visits the Early College
On Friday, January 12, Tri-County Community College in Murphy hosted a Heritage morning for the students. It was a …
Beginning Farmer Webinar
Join us at the Community Services Building in Hayesville, NC for a FREE webinar each Wednesday night at 7:00 …
Helpful Tips on Caring for a Live Christmas Tree
Tips for Caring for your Live Christmas …
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