N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center

09/03/2026

So Easy to Preserve Books Are Here!

Looking for a reliable resource for home food preservation? We have a limited number of So Easy to Preserve books from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension available at our office!

This book is a great resource for both new and experienced home food preservers, with research-based information and tested recipes for:
• Canning fruits, vegetables, meats, and other foods
• Jams, jellies, and preserves
• Pickling and fermented foods
• Freezing
• Drying and dehydrating
• And more!

📚 $35 per book
📍 Available at the Yancey County Cooperative Extension office
⚠️ Only 10 copies available!

If you preserve food at home or want to learn, this is one of those reference books you’ll reach for again and again.

Stop by the office to pick up your copy while supplies last! We can only accept payments made by cash or check.

08/25/2026

These interns were amazing to work with on the cooking demos this summer during Harvest Share! All were incredibly hard workers, polite, funny, and eager to learn and help out anywhere they were needed 🥰

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Heads up!

No Harvest Share this week!

08/06/2026

It's almost time for the NC Mountain State Fair! The Fair runs from September 11th through September 20th so it's time to get those entries ready to go. For information on how to submit an entry to one of the competitions click the link to the NC State Fair website https://www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair/exhibitors
This webpage contains a wealth of information about the Fair, the competitions, how to submit an entry and the Pony Express service.

You may drop your entries off at your local Extension Office and the Pony Express will pick them up and return them to the Extension Office by 30 September. Remember, Pony Express will only return entries that they delivered.

Please complete your online entry before 28 August. Items dropped off at the Extension Office must be securely wrapped and packed for transport and include a completed entry form.

Attached is a pick up schedule for each of the County Extension Offices with contact phone numbers. This is an excellent opportunity to share your talent with the community. Best of luck to all entrants.

08/04/2026

Yancey County 4-H had a blast today during our Treetop Adventure Camp! This outdoor adventure helped youth build physical strength, mental resilience, and social teamwork skills. Thank you for an awesome day to end our 4-H 2026 summer fun camps!
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Follow us, check out our website, & join in all that 4-H has to offer Yancey youth!

07/31/2026

Yancey County Cooperative Extension will be closing at 11:30 today, Friday 31 July for the County picnic. We will reopen on Monday 3 July at 0800.

07/31/2026

Beat the Heat: With the rise in temperatures this summer, it’s important to increase your water intake. But don’t forget that you can also do that by consuming more high-water content foods. That includes:

🍉 Watermelon, strawberries, oranges, pineapples, cantaloupes, etc.
🥒 Cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, zucchinis, bell peppers, etc.
🧉Fruit smoothies, coconut water, homemade iced tea, etc.

Don’t forget that all of these food items are SNAP-eligible! If you have any questions about SNAP in North Carolina, contact the More In My Basket team toll-free at 1-855-240-1451.

07/31/2026

If you’ve bought frozen berries from Publix lately, here’s a PSA just for you!

Do not eat, sell, or serve, recalled GreenWise-brand Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries or Whole Mixed berries. See the advisory for additional information. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o145h28-frozen-blueberries-july-2026

07/22/2026

Summer Recipes : If you currently receive SNAP in North Carolina or need help managing your food budget, you can find SNAP-friendly recipes on the More In My Basket website.

That includes fun summer recipes that are sure to be a success at your next get together with friends and family members. Visit morefood.org today! 🔆