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N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yancey County Center

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N.C. Cooperative Extension partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolina.

In short, we improve the lives of North Carolinians and grow our state.

10/28/2026

Halloween Message: Happy Halloween! Don’t forget that you can always choose healthier options for you and your family even during holiday months. To find SNAP-eligible and healthy recipes, visit the morefood.org website.

10/21/2026

The 14 November Wreath Making Workshop has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. Because of the cancellation we are offering another Christmas Wreath Making Workshop on 19 November from 10am till Noon at the Center for Pioneer Life. This is in addition to the 5:30pm till 7:30pm Workshop that will also be held on 19 November. We still have spots left in both classes so if you would like to sign up please give us a call at (828) 682-6186 to register.

10/21/2026

Farmers Market: Don’t forget that you can use your SNAP benefits at some local farmers markets. At the welcome table at the farmers market, ask if they accept EBT as a form of payment. If they do, they should give you a market scrip in exchange for your EBT payment.

Keep in mind that at some markets the option to use EBT depends on the vendor.

Contact our office for more information on farmers markets in NAME COUNTY AND CONTACT INFO.

10/14/2026

College Students: If you are between the ages of 18 and 64 and are enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education, you might be eligible for SNAP in North Carolina. There may be other requirements, but in general, students must meet one of the following requirements:

- Work at least 20 hours a week in paid employment.
- Participate in a state or federally financed work-study
program.
- Participate in an on-the-job training program.
- Care for a child under the age of 14.
- Receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
assistance.

International students do not qualify for SNAP in North Carolina.

If you would like to learn more, visit dhhs.nc.gov and search for "Apply for SNAP."

10/13/2026

What is SNAP?: Have you ever heard about the SNAP program? SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and was previously known as “food stamps.” It can also be called FNS (Food and Nutrition Services) in North Carolina.

SNAP is available for low-income families who meet the gross monthly income allotment for each household size. To learn more about how to apply for SNAP and submit an application, go to dhhs.nc.gov and search for "Apply for SNAP."

10/09/2026

Yancey Cooperative Extension is partnering with the Center for Pioneer Life and our amazing Master Gardeners to host Autumn and Christmas Wreath making workshops. The workshops will be held at the Center for Pioneer Life on Joe Young Rd in Burnsville and taught by our crafty Master Gardeners. The cost for the workshop is $10.00 per attendee to defray the cost of supplies for the wreaths. See attached flyer for details. Reserve your spot early as space is limited. Sign up by calling the Yancey Cooperative Extension at (828) 682-6186. The holidays are right around the corner, so let us help you add some DIY beauty to your home.

10/05/2026

Congrats to Yancey 4-H Longshots youth for all their hard work & dedication! Huge thanks to ALL coaches, families, & 4-H staff for making this weekend a success!🍀❤️🏆

09/18/2026

Did you know we offer a free after-school program for kids to learn about gardening? Wind down from the busy school day with some natural, outdoor garden fun at Dig In/4-H's Garden Club!🍀

At Garden Club we do garden activities like harvesting tomatoes for garden-fresh salsa, looking for bugs, picking herbs to make sun tea, or doing a garden craft. And sometimes the kids just need to run around the garden, and that's cool too! We have a dedicated kids' garden area, build by and for kids, so it's safe and even has a fence to contain the littlest gardeners 👍

Kids aged 2-14 are welcome to come with an adult to supervise (Groups of kids with one adult is fine!). We encourage kids over 5 to register with 4-H, though it's not required. Registration here: 4honline.com

Garden Club is a partnership between Dig In and Yancey County 4-H ( ). We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Join us for our next session on September 23.

For more information on Garden Club, contact [email protected]

Address

30E US Hwy 19E Bypass
Burnsville, NC
28714

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18286826186

Website

https://yancey.ces.ncsu.edu/

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