Haywood County Cooperative Extension

05/24/2026

Haywood County Cooperative Extension FCS wrapped up six fun, hands-on weeks of Med Instead of Meds, finishing our last class with a focus on adding more fruits and vegetables to our plates. Our final menu was a colorful one: Sheet Pan Chicken with Vegetables and Feta, Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze, Baked Feta with Veggies and Pita Bread, and the most delicious Banana Oatmeal Cookies.
I will truly miss this amazing group of new Haywood County friends, as well as our dedicated and talented NC Extension Master Food Volunteer Program volunteers. I’m certain I learned more from them than they did from me. Thank you for sharing your time, stories, and energy with me ~ I will miss you all ❤

05/13/2026

https://buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu/news/hands-on-fruit-jam/

Join us at Avery’s Creek Community Center, where we will make a jam from seasonal fruit and learn ways to can jams, jellies and other fruit spreads using a water bath canner.Whether new to canning…

05/06/2026

We had a great Med Instead of Meds class today focused on “Rethink Your Sweets.” Participants learned how to spot added sugars on food labels, identify sugar by its many names, and choose more whole, naturally sweet foods instead of highly processed treats. It’s inspiring to see everyone taking practical steps toward a more Mediterranean way of eating and better health ~what a fun class! Today's menu: *Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl * Brussel Sprouts Cesar * Easy 7 Ingredient Lentil Soup * Breakfast Cookies * Cucumber Citrus Water NC Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Haywood County Cooperative Extension

04/28/2026

NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Haywood County are the very best! Today they celebrated our beloved horticulture agent, Rachel Douglas, as she prepares to transfer to NC Cooperative Extension - Buncombe County. We are so grateful for her leadership and all she’s done for our community here in Haywood County.

Also, thanks for the cupcakes for Hildi....and her Mama and Daddy, too ❤

04/22/2026

Med Instead of Meds Class #3 — Fats, Seeds & Nuts
Haywood County Cooperative Extension
Did you know not all fats are created equal? And that fats are NOT the enemy. Today's class broke it all down ~ the fats your body loves, the ones to limit, and the ones to avoid altogether. Add in some knife skills practice and a delicious Mediterranean menu, and today's class was fun, educational and delicious 🙂
Today's Menu:
Baked Shrimp with Feta
Roasted Beets with Vinaigrette Feta Dressing
Classic Hummus with Fresh Veggies
Chocolate Covered Dates
A big thanks to Peggy Jones, RD, NC Extension Master Food Volunteer Program volunteer for her assistance today! Cooking the Med way is easy and delicious. For more information, and recipes, please visit: https://medinsteadofmeds.com/

04/16/2026

Registration is now OPEN for FREE tickets to the Garden Extravaganza on May 16th. Get your tickets today! http://go.ncsu.edu/haywoodplantsales

04/09/2026