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Keep Your Energy Up With These Power Outage Meal Ideas

Being prepared isn't just about having extra batteries; it includes having a "no-cook" pantry that keeps you fueled and comfortable. Here is how to stock up and eat well when the power goes out.Power…

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Beginner Homesteading Workshop Series

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center from 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays, October 16 - November 6 for a Beginner Homesteader Workshop Series. You can attend from one to all four of the…

Stokes County Fair 2026

Entries are available at https://showman.app/shows#/stokes-county-agricultural-fair-805c.Entries for the 2026 Stokes County Fair are due by September 1. Read the complete rules in the Showman.app or…

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Become a NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteer!

New Stokes County Class Starting January 30th, 2025! Would you like to get involved with the community? Do you love gardening? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge with others? If so, you…

Extension at Home: Virtual Lunch and Learn Series

Welcome to the 2024 "Extension at Home" series, brought to you by a collaboration of N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents. This series will feature a new topic each month related to Family and Consumer…

Supporting Mental Health; It's in Our Nature

Let’s say you’re stressed. You need a vacation, a getaway. Somewhere to unwind. Where do you usually go? What do you picture yourself doing? Are you on a beach, in the sun, listening to the waves…

The Walnut Cove Farmers Market Is Returning June 1st!

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center is happy to announce that the Walnut Cove Farmers Market is reopening June 1st, 2023! Last year we had a wonderful season full of delicious food,…

Stokes County Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season is upon us and there are things that you can do to prepare.Hurricane season begins June 1st and goes until November 30th. This is the time of year when seas are at their warmest and…

What Is 'Mindful Eating'?

Mindfulness is a mental state that is achieved by focusing your awareness on the present moment. Mindful eating uses this practice by eating with attention and intention. Mindless eating is the…

Reduce Holiday Food Waste

Try making a leftover Thanksgiving sandwich to cut down on food waste this holiday season!Household food waste increases during the holidays. Wasting food is like throwing away money. It also has a…