Clay County 4-H Open House
On October 8 stop by the Community Services Building in Hayesville, NC to see what 4-H has done in …
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How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Free Pesticide Collection Day In Clay County
Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use? If your answer is …
Appalachian Fall
Once again I am reminded why this is my favorite time of the year. It is still early to …
Lead Paint — National Lead Prevention Week 2018
Lead has been used throughout human history as an additive for a wide variety of housing products. When lead …
4-H Sewing Camp
Sewing. Using a sewing machine. How many people can use a sewing machine or even a Serger sewing machine? …
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
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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 …
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 …
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