North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center is inviting residents to share their thoughts through a community survey designed to help shape future programs and outreach efforts. The survey seeks input on a wide range of topics, including agriculture and horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), 4-H youth development, and the Extension Master Gardener ...| clay.ces.ncsu.edu
Are you passionate about gardening, plants, and helping others learn how to grow successfully? The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program might be the perfect opportunity … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
The N.C. Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center and the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Clay County will host a hands-on class on Dividing and Potting Plants on Thursday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Downtown Discovery Garden in Hayesville. This educational program will guide participants through the process of dividing perennials and properly ...| clay.ces.ncsu.edu
The Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) is an orb-weaving spider native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and parts of Southeast Asia. It was first detected in the … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
By: Eleanor Moyer, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer ofClay CountyI recall the first time a gardener showed me how to harvest marigold seeds. I was a child with limited reso … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
The Clay County 4-H Cooking Club met on Tuesday, September 23rd, for a hands-on session centered on a delicious and hearty dish: Chicken Chimichanga Casserole. The meeting ser … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Tractors once again took center stage in downtown Hayesville on Saturday, September 27, for the 19th annual Ag Day & Tractor Parade. Despite damp weather, the event drew a … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
This program is for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are looking to start or expand a food business in North Carolina! Are you interested in developing a great food … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
by Eleanor Moyer, Clay County Master Gardener Volunteer Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do. Walt Whitman August is the season for sunflowers. I can remember marveling at an entire farm field filled with sunflowers when I was younger, only to discover that it was a bait field ...| clay.ces.ncsu.edu
The Nutritional Powerhouse: TomatoesTomatoes are more than just a juicy addition to salads or a base for saucestheyre a nutritional powerhouse loaded with health benefits. Whe … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Foodborne Illness: A Common but Preventable Health ThreatEvery year, an estimated48 million Americansfall ill from foodborne illnesses. Of those, around128,000 are hospitalize … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Soil testing is one of the most valuable tools available for anyone who grows plants, whether thats a home garden, a lawn, a farm field, or a pasture. Soil is the foundation o … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
The Clay County 4-H Program served up another fun and flavorful experience—this time with homemade ice cream and cake pops! To beat the summer heat and build some kitchen skills, potential members of the 4-H Cooking Club gathered for a hands-on culinary adventure. Participants learned just how much effort goes into churning ice cream the ...| clay.ces.ncsu.edu
National Farmers Market Week, observed this year from August 3–9, 2025, is a time to recognize the vital role farmers’ markets play in supporting local agriculture, improving community health, and strengthening rural economies. Here in Clay County, the Clay County Farmers Market has become more than a place to buy fresh produce; it’s a community ...| clay.ces.ncsu.edu
by: Eleanor Moyer, Master Gardener VolunteerMy daughter delights in our Hayesville librarys used book store which her family supports each time they visit. This week she found … Continue Reading| Clay County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the 19th Annual Ag Day & Tractor Parade, set for Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Hayesville Town Square. Hosted by the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Clay County Center and the Clay County Tractor Club, this family-friendly event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the ...| clay.ces.ncsu.edu
Last week, our Family & Consumer Science Agent, Kim Terrell, visited the Brasstown Community Food Pantry to share a delicious and healthy twist on a pantry staple — pancake mix! Participants were invited to taste test Blueberry Muffins made from pancake mix, eggs, Greek yogurt, a touch of maple syrup, and fresh blueberries. The verdict? Everyone loved them! Many were surprised at how versatile ...| clay.ces.ncsu.edu
Another fun and flavorful day with our Hayesville Pre-K students during their Color Me Healthy class! These little learners have been discovering the importance of: Eating the colors of the rainbow Exercising their bodies Trying new, healthy foods. This week’s taste test featured: Colorful bell peppers “Little trees” (aka broccoli & cauliflower) Cherry tomatoes All dipped in yummy hummus! Some students were nervous about trying the colorful peppers, thinking they might be spi...| clay.ces.ncsu.edu
