Bird Flu and You: What You Need to Know
A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)—commonly called bird flu—has recently been confirmed in neighboring Buncombe County. This has …
Posts Written By
Celebrate Rural Health
National Rural Health Day, held every year on the third Thursday in November, celebrates the strength and resilience of …
Health Risks of Mixing Household Cleaners
Cleaning up after Hurricane Helene offers a chance to restore homes and communities but also brings unique challenges when …
Preparing Your Pantry for Winter
As communities recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, many of us will rely on donated, shelf-stable food …
⚠️ Be Ready! ⚠️
Western North Carolina (along with most of the state) is bracing for intense rain, which could cause power outages …
Grow, Cook, Eat: Join the Master Food Volunteer Team!
I’ve been getting this question since I started in this position two years ago. Do you have people like Master …
Making the Most of Your Local Produce
Wednesday, May 29th, was a perfect spring day in the mountains. It was even better to be part of …
The 2025 Plant Sale Has Begun!
2025 Plant Sale Order Form N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey County is now taking preorders for various plants and fruit …
Caffeine: Boost or Bust for Our Kids?
Caffeine is a compound found naturally in some plants and added to food, drinks, and supplements, and it works …
Caffeine: Boost or Bust?
Caffeine is a compound found naturally in some plants and added to food, drinks, and supplements, and it works …
Starting a Home Food Business in NC
Late spring and early summer motivate many home cooks and bakers to sell food from their homes. If they …
Needing Your Certification?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from contaminated food …