Safe Plate for Food Managers Training Program
A Safe Plates Course has been scheduled for May 20 and 21, 2019, in Catawba County, NC. This is a …
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.
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 …
ServSafe Classes Scheduled for March
A ServSafe course will be held at the Iredell County Agricultural Resources Center, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville N.C. on …
2018 Iredell Garden Fair: April 28th 9am to 2pm
The Iredell Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association has scheduled the 2018 Garden Fair on Saturday, April 28 from 9 …
Reduce Your Risk of Getting the Flu
Flu season is in full swing and should not be taken lightly. Across the U.S., there have been several …
2018 Statesville Farmers Markets Interest Meeting
Interested in selling at a Statesville Farmer’s Market? Come to an interest meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 13th starting at …
ServSafe Classes Scheduled for January 2018
CLASS IS FULL. Please see Catawba’s County’s page for their February Class OR check back for Iredell’s March Class. …
ServSafe Classes Scheduled for November
Cooperative Extension offers ServSafe Course A ServSafe course will be held at the Iredell County Agricultural Resources Center, 444 Bristol …
NC Farm Schools: Lincolnton County
The NC Farm School program offers business-planning seminars which will give you the tools to create a viable business …
Hurricane/Disaster Preparedness
Please visit the link below for Extension Factsheets on disaster preparedness. Time to prepare is before the event arrives. …
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
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- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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