COVID-19 Resources
For up to date information on the on-going threat of Coronavirus, please check out the links and information below: NC …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
4-H Blood Drive: Thursday, March 12th
Come out on Thursday, March 12th from 2 to 6 p.m. for the Spring 4-H Blood Drive through the …
ServSafe for Food Managers Scheduled for March 30 and April 6
ServSafe: Food Safety Managers Certification Course to be offered Monday, March 30 and Monday, April 6, 2020, at the …
Report to the People 2019
This year’s “Report to the People” brought together local county leaders, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County staff, and Community …
Safe Plates Training Course Scheduled for October
This 2-day course has been scheduled for Tuesdays, October 1 and 8, 2019, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Iredell County …
July Canner Lid Clinic 2019
July Pressure Canner Lid Clinic N.C. Cooperative Extension will test dial-gauge pressure canner lids at the site listed below in July. …
Safe Plates Class Scheduled for July
Safe Plates for Food Managers Training This 2-Day course has been scheduled for Mondays, July 15 and 22, 2019, at …
Senior Day 2019
National Senior Health and Fitness Day Wednesday, May 29, 2019; 9 a.m. to noon Come and check out this event at …
Safe Plate for Food Managers Training Program
A Safe Plates Course has been scheduled for May 21 and 22, 2019, in Catawba County, NC. This is a …
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, April 27, 2019 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mooresville Public Operations Center 2523 Charlotte HWY, Mooresville For more information …
Longest Table: Community Meal
We invite YOU to be a part of our community table! For most people food is equated to love …
NC Ag Awareness Day - March 20, 2019
NC Ag Awareness Day – March 20, 2019 NC Ag Awareness website Let your voice be heard!!! Tell your local and …
Quit Counting Calories...Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes!
Did you make eating healthy a 2019 New Year’s Resolution? Check out these7 Helpful Eating Tips! The article highlights 7 healthy …
Instant Pot 101
Join us for an introductory class to get you cooking with your Instant Pot. Class size is limited, so …
Extension Office to Be Closed for Christmas and New Years
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County office would like to extend great cheer and well wishes you and …
Hurricane Preparation: Important Links for Families and Farms
Please click on the following Topics to learn more about Hurricane Preparations: FAMILIES and FARMERS: Prepare for Hurricane Florence With ReadyNC: …
Hurricanes and Other Potential Natural Disasters, Are You Prepared?
Please take preparations for Hurricane Florence seriously! Visit the link below for Extension Factsheets on disaster preparedness. Time to prepare …
Eat Local!
Check out the new Eat Local Iredell webpage Now go out and eat …
ServSafe Scheduled for June
A ServSafe course will be held at the Iredell County Agricultural Resources Center, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville NC on …
2nd Annual Full Bloom: Home and Garden Show
The Statesville Chamber is pleased to be offering the 2nd Annual “Full Bloom: Home and Garden Show”. Still a …
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COVID-19 and Other Viral Respiratory Illnesses: Preventative Measures
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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
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Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
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Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …