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Extension Builds Outdoor Classroom

N.C. Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center is proud to announce the addition of their outdoor classroom. The purpose of the classroom is to provide an outdoor learning center for various…

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Med Instead of Meds

February is heart month and a great time to start thinking about a healthier way of living. The Med instead of Meds program is based on the Mediterranean-style eating pattern and has been shown to…

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Bulbs | Clay County Master Gardeners

BulbsBy Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master GardenerI am sitting at my window looking at my rain gauge mounting its way above two inches. Oh, this gloomy day brightens my heart! Just think of how that…

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Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Challenge

Maintain, Don’t Gain This Holiday SeasonThis holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and 5 pounds each holiday season. While it might not…

Golden-brown muffins in paper liners in a metal muffin tin on a stovetop

Bread Making at Hayesville High School

Kim Terrell, FCS Agent, recently visited Mrs. Rhinehardt's Foods 1 and Foods 2 classes at Hayesville High School to discuss the science of bread making. Students learned about the different leavening…

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Holiday Quick Bread & Christmas Craft

Join Kim Terrell, FCS Agent, to learn the difference between yeast breads & quick breads. Enjoy a hands on baking experience while sharing holiday quick bread recipes & tasting. The class will also…

Red-yellow apples with water droplets, piled together

A Guide to Choosing the Best Apple for Preserving

Fall is in the air! Shorter days, cool, crisp mornings and APPLES. Local orchards are bustling with folks wanting the freshest, sweetest (or tartest) apples to snack on, cook with and preserve. From…

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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to share with you this pink smoothie recipe packed with some of our favorite cancer-fighting foods. This pink smoothie is filling, nutritious, low…

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Clay County Ag Day & Tractor Parade a Success!

Clay County's 16th annual Ag Day & Tractor Parade was a huge success, with 15 businesses & organizations having booths and an estimated 250+ people attending. Thank you to all who helped make this…

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Preparing the Garden for Winter | Clay County Master Gardeners

By: Karen YesnoskyBased on “Grow Great Vegetables - North Carolina” by Ira WallaceThis time of year is the most comfortable (weather wise) to work in the garden. It’s the time to clean up beds, mulch…