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Hands-on food safety manager training with practical kitchen and sanitation applications, followed by a certification exam. Built for restaurant and food service professionals seeking compliance-ready skills and credentialing.
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Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.
Hands-on food preservation workshop covering fermentation fundamentals while you mix, salt, and pack cabbage into sauerkraut. Practical tips on safe techniques, timing, and storage for home ferments in a classroom setting.
Recertification training for Private Pesticide Applicator “V” with a focus on safe handling, application, and compliance practices. Classroom-style instruction at the N.C. Cooperative Extension center geared toward licensed applicators renewing credentials.
Recertification training for Private Pesticide Applicator “V” with a focus on safe handling, application, and compliance practices. Classroom-style instruction at the N.C. Cooperative Extension center geared toward licensed applicators renewing credentials.
Recertification training for Private Pesticide Applicator “V” with a focus on safe handling, application, and compliance practices. Classroom-style instruction at the N.C. Cooperative Extension center geared toward licensed applicators renewing credentials.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on soil health, with practical soil sampling techniques and how to read results to choose the right fertilizers. Expect get-dirty demos geared toward improving garden beds and yields.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on soil health, with practical soil sampling techniques and how to read results to choose the right fertilizers. Expect get-dirty demos geared toward improving garden beds and yields.
Hands-on gardening workshop focused on soil health, with practical soil sampling techniques and how to read results to choose the right fertilizers. Expect get-dirty demos geared toward improving garden beds and yields.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.
Hands-on container gardening class where you’ll get your hands dirty learning soil, watering, and plant selection techniques for thriving pots and planters. Ideal for beginners growing on patios or small spaces with guidance from the Cooperative Extension.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes free handouts, seeds, and practical seasonal tips.

An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes free handouts, seeds, and practical seasonal tips.
An 8-class garden-to-table series covering planting, growing, and harvesting in small to medium gardens, then turning the month’s produce into a shared meal. Includes free handouts, seeds, and practical seasonal tips.
Earn (2) V and X credits in a private pesticide recertification workshop geared toward licensed applicators and agricultural professionals. Practical continuing education with required credentialing focus in a classroom setting.
Earn (2) V and X credits in a private pesticide recertification workshop geared toward licensed applicators and agricultural professionals. Practical continuing education with required credentialing focus in a classroom setting.
Earn (2) V and X credits in a private pesticide recertification workshop geared toward licensed applicators and agricultural professionals. Practical continuing education with required credentialing focus in a classroom setting.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.
Guided visits across working Western North Carolina farms with hands on demonstrations and fresh tastings that highlight vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber. A family friendly agritourism outing celebrating local agriculture and growers.

Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.

Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Guided farm stops across Western North Carolina pair hands on demonstrations with fresh tastings, letting visitors see how vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, and fiber are grown and raised. A family friendly agritourism outing centered on local food and sustainable agriculture.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.
Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.

Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Hands-on field session focused on identifying wild edible plants and learning safe, ethical harvesting practices. Expect seasonal Appalachian ecology insights, practical tasting or handling tips, and a guided walk-style learning format.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Practical winter gardening guidance for keeping beds and containers attractive through cold months, with strategies for year round color and structure. Hands on horticulture tips and seasonal planting ideas in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
Hands-on guidance for turning homegrown produce and handmade goods into a scalable side business, with practical tools for pricing, planning, and growth. Connect with local growers and makers for actionable next steps and support.
Hands-on guidance for turning homegrown produce and handmade goods into a scalable side business, with practical tools for pricing, planning, and growth. Connect with local growers and makers for actionable next steps and support.
Hands-on guidance for turning homegrown produce and handmade goods into a scalable side business, with practical tools for pricing, planning, and growth. Connect with local growers and makers for actionable next steps and support.
Local food waste stakeholders gather for an after-hours networking meetup focused on practical food rescue solutions in western North Carolina. Expect toolkit-style learning, resource sharing, and connections with sustainability and food recovery partners.
Local food waste stakeholders gather for an after-hours networking meetup focused on practical food rescue solutions in western North Carolina. Expect toolkit-style learning, resource sharing, and connections with sustainability and food recovery partners.
Local food waste stakeholders gather for an after-hours networking meetup focused on practical food rescue solutions in western North Carolina. Expect toolkit-style learning, resource sharing, and connections with sustainability and food recovery partners.
Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.
Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.
Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.
In-person Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) training focused on real-world cybersecurity techniques, with guided hands-on labs and practical tool practice. Designed for skill-building and certification prep with opportunities to connect with other IT professionals.
In-person Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) training focused on real-world cybersecurity techniques, with guided hands-on labs and practical tool practice. Designed for skill-building and certification prep with opportunities to connect with other IT professionals.
In-person Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) training focused on real-world cybersecurity techniques, with guided hands-on labs and practical tool practice. Designed for skill-building and certification prep with opportunities to connect with other IT professionals.
Intensive PMP certification training focused on project management frameworks, exam preparation, and career advancement strategies. Professional classroom setting geared toward skill-building, credentials, and connecting with other working professionals.
Intensive PMP certification training focused on project management frameworks, exam preparation, and career advancement strategies. Professional classroom setting geared toward skill-building, credentials, and connecting with other working professionals.
Intensive PMP certification training focused on project management frameworks, exam preparation, and career advancement strategies. Professional classroom setting geared toward skill-building, credentials, and connecting with other working professionals.

Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.

Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.
Hands-on entomology course exploring Southern Appalachian insect diversity, life cycles, and regional history. Spend time outdoors practicing insect-finding and identification skills while discussing ecological roles and human impacts.
Regional ginseng production and marketing update led by N.C. Cooperative Extension, with practical cultivation insights and market context. Includes one ounce of high quality stratified ginseng seed for growers to take home.
Regional ginseng production and marketing update led by N.C. Cooperative Extension, with practical cultivation insights and market context. Includes one ounce of high quality stratified ginseng seed for growers to take home.
Regional ginseng production and marketing update led by N.C. Cooperative Extension, with practical cultivation insights and market context. Includes one ounce of high quality stratified ginseng seed for growers to take home.