Post Written By Jennifer Holmes, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences

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Jennifer HolmesExtension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center

It’s almost canning season… Imagine putting hours into harvesting, washing, and canning vegetables from your garden only to find out …

It’s American Heart Month, a time when we put a focus on improving our heart health and preventing heart …

As we ring in the New Year, people all over the world take part in the long time tradition …

After the holidays many people begin to start thinking about the New Year’s resolutions or goals they’d like to …

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to holiday meals whether you are hosting the meal or …

Pleasing picky eaters can be a source of frustration for parents who are also juggling the demands of the …

N.C. Sweetpotatoes Did you know that North Carolina is the number one producer of sweetpotatoes in the United States? The …

During the first few years of life children are learning new skills at a rapid rate. Young children develop …

The holiday season is a time where we gather together with the people we care about to share meals …

We’re seeing the early signs of fall with the changes in leaf color and breaks from the summer heat. …

It wouldn’t quite feel like fall without pumpkins. As we enter the fall season, you may notice porches decorated …

Hands-On Activities for Young Children In a world where technology is king, it can be difficult to encourage children to …