Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Starting in May 2021 eligible households will be able to access funds to offset the cost of Broadband Service …
Home & Family
Mushroom Almond Burger - Eating the Med Way
There’s nothing quite like the winning combination of that first warm spring day, a cold beverage, and a juicy …
Spring Home Food Preservation Series
Workshop Times 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (EST) Are you interested in home food preservation but not sure where to start? …
April & May Discounts for Compost Bins
I have tried out two dozen types of compost bins at my Compost Learning Lab at NC State University and these …
Flood Insurance and New Risk Rating Plan
This is likely of interest to those who live on the coast and those with properties on the coast. …
Telehealth and Broadband Study in Western NC
NC Department of Health and Human Services Office of Rural Health recently conducted a study. “This feasibility study investigated …
You're Invited: Ashe County Farmers Market 2021 Season
Ashe County Farmers Market is welcoming producers in Ashe and neighboring counties to join the 2021 Market Season. Ashe …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
4-H PEAK Registration Is Open!
The NC 4-H State Council proudly presents a series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs for youth. To register …
Residential Ventilation
The CDC provides recommendations on improving ventilation in your home in order to reduce exposure to COVID-19. The most …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Elevated Radon Levels in NC Homes: Is Your Home One of Them?
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure …
National Radon Action Month - January 2021
January is National Radon Action Month and as a part of this educational campaign, EPA encourages you to learn about …
New Year, New Tools for Success
We’ve all seen the statistics. One quick internet search produces several articles toting a very specific, and often discouraging, …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
I have long known that Chatham County is a special place with an amazing community of creative, passionate people …
Tips to Make the Holiday Season Tasty and Healthy
Memories of our childhood can bring back fond emotions especially during the holiday season. We look forward to the …
Celebrate FCS Day!
FCS refers to the Family and Consumer Sciences, which have changed much from what was once known as Home …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a new podcast series called Farms, Food, and You. …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Ashe County Children's Trust Endowment - Derby Days - May 6, 2017
- Ashe County Drinking Water Screening For Private Water Supplies - March 7, 2017
- Healthy Meals On A Budget
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- Home Energy Conservation
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Newsletters
- Ashe County Family & Consumer Sciences Newsletter - Winter 2016
- Family & Consumer Sciences - Summer 2016 Newsletter
- Family and Consumer Sciences Newsletter - March 2017
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