February Is Heart Month—And Yes, It Applies to Kids Too
When we think about Heart Month, most of us picture adults worrying about cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart attacks later in life. But here’s the simple truth: Heart Month absolutely applies to children. ❤️
The habits that protect—or harm—the heart often begin early and tend to follow us into adulthood. |
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Kimberly Terrell, Family and Consumer Science Agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Macon County will be teaching a ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.This program is for foodservice managers and supervisory staff in any foodservice establishment. Registration fee is $125.00 for class, book and exam and $50.00 for only the exam.The deadline to register for this class is Friday, February 13th.For more information call Kim Terrell at 828-349-2047. |
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❄️ Winter Storm Food Preparedness and Safety |
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Get Your Cruciferous On....... |
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Business of Farming Conference |
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The annual Business of Farming Conference brings together professional farmers from across the Southeast region to network and share resources to grow their farm businesses. Farmers learn about marketing, business planning, and financial management from experts and innovative peers. The conference is designed for beginning and established farmers as well as those seriously considering farming as a profession. |
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Farmers and Landowners Can Apply for Agroforestry Grants |
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The 2026 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program provides direct financial support and technical assistance for farmers and landowners who seek to join the effort to mitigate climate change through agroforestry. Agroforestry practices and applications sequester carbon, sustain productive and healthy farms and forests, protect water quality, regenerate soils, and enhance biodiversity. Using science-based planning strategies, the ultimate goal of this effort is to increase regenerative agriculture, sustainability, and diversity by supporting and scaling up agroforestry practices across the United States. |
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NC Cooperative Extension, Macon County Upcoming Commercial and Home Gardening Classes. |
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