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Safe Plates for Food Managers

Join us on October 8 & 9 for Safe Plates for Food Managers!Register here by September 24 This two day in person class with an in person exam on the second day will have the following schedule:…

jar of sauerkraut with peppercorns on the side. Bowl of yogurt.

Learn to Ferment Sauerkraut and Yogurt in Hands on Classes

Home food preservers ferment for multiple reasons such as preservation, flavor enhancement, tradition and suggested health benefits. Fermentation is a process where bacteria convert sugars into…

Hurricane Helene Resources written in red with a hurricane photo in the background

Hurricane Helene Frequently Requested Resources

Take a look below for a list of helpful resources as our community navigates the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Think of this as a Frequently Asked Questions page. This page will be ever growing as…

Rows of cabbage in a field under dark storm clouds and autumn trees.

Hurricane Preparation & Recovery for Crop Producers

During the next few days, WNC is forecasted to receive heavy amounts of rain resulting in possible crop loss due to crop damage. Food safety concerns will also arise due to flooding of produce…

Safe Plates 2024 Class Schedule and Registration

The Safe Plates 2024 Class Schedule and Registration is now open. The Safe Plates Food Manager Certification Class will be taught by Julie Sawyer, Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent in…

Fall Canning class, fresh beets with green tops

Haywood Offers Pickled Beets Canning Class

As the fall season inches closer to winter it is nice to add variety to your menus by considering what fresh vegetables are in season. In addition to your local tailgate market or roadside produce…

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Haywood's Summer Canning Series

Now that summer has arrived, home & community gardens, roadside stands, farms and farmers markets are producing fruits and vegetables ready to be eaten or preserved. N.C. Cooperative Extension is now…

Safe Plates for Food Managers -Haywood County Class Dates Released

North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Haywood County has released upcoming 2021/2022 dates for three Safe Plates for Food Managers Certification Classes and Exams in December, March, and May.Julie…

Cleaning Up After the Flood

The Cruso, Bethel, Canton, and Clyde communities in Haywood County experienced devastation by the floodwaters resulting from Tropical Storm Fred on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Even before the water…

Cook Smart, Eat Smart - Safe Summer Grilling

N.C. Cooperative Extension in Haywood County is offering a free, outdoor, in-person grilling class on June 22, 2021. Julie Sawyer, Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent with Haywood Extension…