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Starting a Home Based Food Business | What You Need to Know

Interested in starting a home-based food business? One of the most common questions our office receives is from individuals wanting to sell a food product they have made such as a jam, jelly or…

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Clay County Local Foods & Farm Products Directory

It's time to update Clay County's Local Foods & Farm Products Directory. If you are a local farmer or food producer and would like to be listed in the directory, please fill out the Google Form…

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Edible Weeds Series

Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension Clay County Center for a two-part program on Edible Weeds.This will begin with an introductory webinar on April 19 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM where we will discuss…

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Children Learning About Gardening

Students in the Discovery Program, Hayesville Elementary after school program, have been learning about seeds and will be designing a Sensory Garden. There are two 4-H volunteers visiting the group…

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Farmer Buyer Meeting February 28, 2022 at Tri-County Community College

Are you a farmer looking for new markets to sell your product?Are you a restaurant looking for new places to buy local produce/foods?Are you a wholesale buyer or distributor seeking new clients for…

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Far Western NC Farmer – Buyer Meeting February 2022

Are you a farmer looking for new markets to sell your product?Are you a restaurant looking for new places to buy local produce/foods?Are you a wholesale buyer or distributor seeking new clients for…

Food Preservation Classes

Food Preservation Class Offered!

Canning, freezing, and drying are the three main methods of preserving food. The method you choose is very important based on the food you are preserving and the recipe you are following. Using a…

Small Farms Week

Small Farms Week 2021

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will be held March 21–27, 2021, and will offer a variety of virtual events and educational…

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Backyard Poultry Webinar

Backyard poultry flocks have gained tremendous popularity in recent years. Many folks have come to enjoy fresh eggs each morning or even having fresh chicken at mealtime. Although backyard flocks are…