
Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
Our agents are working remotely on a rotating basis. Calling ahead (336-401-8025) is encouraged.
The Surry County Center Local Foods contact is Joanna Radford.
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
Have you ever been riding down the road and your car ran out of gas? How far can a …
What is fiber and how does it work in our body? Fiber is a carbohydrate in food that is …
Learn about food and nutrition education from the comfort of your home. Online classes are now available in English …
Food money is wasted if food rules are not followed. If food spoils before it is eaten, you have …
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
Surry County 4-H Virtual Summer Gardening. Kids are more likely to eat the things they grow. This is fun, …
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
We’re all hearing stories about our food supply and things like farmers dumping milk, plowing under crops, and maybe …
New Farmers Market Operations and Procedures due to COVID-19 “According to guidance from the North Carolina Department of Health and …
Local Surry County Farmers Contact farms for product availability and market hours. Not all farmers listed attend local farmers markets. Bullington Farms Strawberries 336.325.2273 Pick …
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
The strawberry season is arriving at least two weeks early. Our local strawberry farms are planning on opening next …
Families who need help finding meals for their children ages 18 and younger can text FOODNC to 877-877 to …
This publication will help you start selling fluid milk directly to grocery stores. Approaching retailers, …
This publication introduces producers to general principles for successfully creating new value-added products and where …
This guide provides home gardeners with instructions for growing strawberries, blueberries, brambles (blackberries and raspberries), …
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
Vacationer Supported Agriculture (VSA) is a project led by NC State’s P1tLab and NC State …
This publication explains how microentrepreneurs can use emerging web-based marketplaces to sell services, goods, and …
This infographic provides a visual interpretation of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, which is collected …
This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related vermicomposting bin in a childcare …