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Woman at outdoor table selling jars labeled "Local Honey."

Celebrating National Farmers Market Week 2025 at the Clay County Farmers Market

National Farmers Market Week, observed this year from August 3–9, 2025, is a time to recognize the vital role farmers’ markets play in supporting local agriculture, improving community health, and…

Healthy Muffin Makeover at Brasstown Community Food Pantry!

Last week, our Family & Consumer Science Agent, Kim Terrell, visited the Brasstown Community Food Pantry to share a delicious and healthy twist on a pantry staple — pancake mix!Participants were…

Color Me Healthy at Hayesville Pre-K!

Another fun and flavorful day with our Hayesville Pre-K students during their Color Me Healthy class!These little learners have been discovering the importance of: Eating the colors of the rainbow…

2025 NC Mountain State Fair

The 2025 NC Mountain State Fair Catalog is now available! Both General Exhibits and Livestock Exhibits are posted on the wncagcenter.org website and ready for your entries. Don’t miss your chance to…

Dining With Diabetes Program Empowers Community With Tools for Healthier Living

Kim Terrell, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent and Registered Dietitian, recently hosted the Dining with Diabetes program, part of the National Extension Working Group initiative. The…

Person wearing "Clay County" shirt planting flowers in a raised wooden garden bed

Raised Bed Salsa Garden Class at Senior Center

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center recently partnered with the Clay County Senior Center to teach a hands-on class on planting a raised bed salsa garden. Agriculture Agent…

Jars of preserves in Ball Mason Jars on table beside sign reading "GOAT CHEESE"

Farmers Market Opening Day a Success

The Clay County Farmers Market officially opened for its second season on Thursday, May 8, drawing in a strong turnout with its new location and time. Now held on the Hayesville Square from 9 a.m. to…

N.C. Cooperative extension booth with samples of a Mango Fruit Salad.

From Pantry to Plate: Inspiring Healthy Choices With Simple Recipes

Family & Consumer Science Agent, Kim Terrell, has been partnering with the Brasstown Food Pantry and Matt's Ministry Food Pantry to share healthy recipe ideas with participants. The healthy…

Berry Good Times: Jelly Making With Clay County High

Kim Terrell, FCS Agent, spent the day with Mrs. Rhinehardt's Foods I & Foods II classes teaching them how to make jelly. Students learned the importance of food preservation as well as the different…

Got Bees? Samuel Does!

Local beekeeper and Clay County 4-H member Samuel Brown made a special guestappearance during one of Hayesville Primary School’s second-grade The Busy World of Bees curriculum lessons. He was invited…