N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center

10/23/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫: 𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞

Learn the basics of pressure canning and start preserving your fall harvest, including soups, meats, and vegetables. Just in time to preserve for the holidays!

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for a fun and hands-on introduction to pressure Canning without fear! You will learn the food safety basics and the science behind why we do what we do to keep your preserves safe and tasty. Don’t forget to bring an apron, pen and paper for notes, and a cooler or towel to safely take home your hot jar.

DATE: Friday, November 13, 2026

TIME: 10 AM to 12 NOON

LOCATION: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center
7232 Tobaccoville, NC 27050

Space is limited, and registration is required. Reserve your spot today!

Click on the link found in the first comment to reserve your spot today!

I look forward to seeing you then! In the meantime, if you have any questions about the workshop, contact me directly.

Virginia C. Lopez
Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
NC Cooperative Extension - Forsyth County
7232 Tobaccoville, NC 27050
Main Office: (336) 703-2850
Direct Office: (336) 703-2867

10/22/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝟏: 𝐀 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and practice making your own jams and jellies—perfect for holiday gifts

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for a fun and hands-on introduction to water bath canning! You will learn the food safety basics and the science behind why we do what we do to keep your preserves safe and tasty. Don’t forget to bring an apron, pen and paper for notes, and a cooler or towel to safely take home your hot jam jar.

DATE: Friday, November 13, 2026

TIME: 10 AM to 1 PM

LOCATION: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center
7232 Tobaccoville, NC 27050

Space is limited, and registration is required. Click on the link found in the first comment to reserve your spot today!

I look forward to seeing you then! In the meantime, if you have any questions about the workshop, contact me directly.

Virginia C. Lopez
Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
NC Cooperative Extension - Forsyth County
7232 Forsyth Center Dr
Tobaccoville, NC 27050
Main Office: (336) 703-2850
Direct Office: (336) 703-2867

10/20/2026

🍀🍀🍀🍀4-H Announcement🍀🍀🍀🍀

🚨LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP!🚨

Got ideas for local events, community projects, or youth programs? We want YOU on the Forsyth County 4-H Teen Advisory Council! 🗣️✨

You do NOT have to have any previous experience in 4-H to join!

Join us for a quick, casual Interest Meeting to learn how you can earn volunteer hours, build leadership skills for your resume, and make a real impact in our community. (Plus, enjoy a baked potato bar!🥔🥓)

**Parent Attendance is REQUIRED for this first meeting only **

Forsyth County 4-H Teen Council members are role models in our community, and participate in AIRE, Presentations, and have the opportunity to go to NC 4-H State Congress, a week long leadership event in July!

📅 When: Thursday, November 12

📍 Where: Forsyth County Extension Office, 7232 Forsyth Center Drive, Tobaccoville, NC 27050

🎓 Who: Teens ages 12-18!

Bring a friend and let us know you are coming! Link to sign up in the comments! 👇

10/16/2026

Yesterday, the Forsyth Soil and Water Conservation District staff and supervisors attended the Area 2 Fall Meeting hosted by Catawba SWCD. At the meeting, the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts recognized District Board Supervisor Toby Bost for his 20 years of service. Help us in congratulating Toby on this accomplishment! 🎉🎉

10/13/2026

YOUR FARM IS A BRAND — MAKE IT MEMORABLE

Your farm is more than a logo. Join us for a hands-on seminar where we'll break down the pieces that make a business recognizable—from your colors and fonts to your photos, messaging, and overall look and feel. You'll leave with practical ideas to create a brand that feels like YOU and helps customers recognize, remember, and trust your farm.

Presented in partnership with Rooted in NC and the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Office.

Date & Time: October 29 (9:00am-10:30am)

Location: 7232 Forsyth Center Drive, Tobaccoville, NC 27050

Registration & more information in the link below:

YOUR FARM IS A BRAND — MAKE IT MEMORABLE

10/10/2026

🍀🍀🍀🍀4-H Post🍀🍀🍀🍀
National 4-H Week may be wrapping up, but the experiences that make 4-H meaningful continue all year long. Thank you to everyone in Forsyth County who helps young people learn by doing, discover their potential and become Beyond Ready for what comes next.

10/09/2026

🍀🍀🍀🍀4-H Spotlight🍀🍀🍀🍀
The 2026 Dr. Kim Ingold NC 4-H Photography Contest concluded on Wednesday!

The contest honors the memory of Dr. Kim Ingold and her passion for photography and North Carolina 4-H.

Congratulations to all of this year’s participants and winners, and thank you for sharing your view of the world through photography! 💚

Extra Kudos to our very own, Maddie R., Calloway M., and Rachel P.!!
See their award winning submissions below!

10/09/2026

Join us at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC this Saturday morning from 9-11 AM for the annual fall Plant & Seed Swap!

We encourage people to play fair, but bring what you can, and take what you need. We will have a workshop on vermicompost and one on propagation, a kids section, and even a make your own oatmeal bar compliments of the Second Harvest Nutrition team.

And be sure to check out the community partner booths! Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful, the Carolina Butterfly Society, Forsyth Audubon, the Forsyth County Beekeepers Association, and of course, our very own Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will all have information on how to steward and beautify our wonderful county.

See you there!

10/08/2026

🍀🍀🍀🍀4-H Post🍀🍀🍀🍀

Thursday is all about saying thank you! For Thankful Thursday, we’re recognizing the people who make 4-H possible in Forsyth County. From dedicated volunteers and supportive families to inspiring educators and enthusiastic 4-H’ers, there is plenty to be thankful for in our 4-H community!

To the Forsyth County 4-Hers, thank you for always showing up with a smile, for wanting to try new things and being patient while I figure that out for us! 😉

To the Forsyth County Volunteers, you are the backbone of this program and Im sure you've heard me say that before! All of my curriculum and fun activities and crazy ideas would be at a loss if it wasnt for you. Thank you for positively impacting the youth in our community!

I'm especially thankful for everyone that makes up not only Forsyth County 4-H, but Forsyth County as a whole! This community has welcomed me with open arms and I am so grateful

- Kalli Waid, 4-H Agent

10/06/2026

🍀🍀🍀🍀4-H Post!🍀🍀🍀🍀
Can you help turn Forsyth County GREEN? 🍀 💚
Today begins National 4-H Week! You can help turn Forsyth County green by donating $4 between now and October 8th! We would appreciate your support!

$4 for 4-H starts today! 💚

From today until October 8, we’re challenging 4-H supporters to help turn North Carolina green.

Our goal: receive at least one gift connected to each of North Carolina’s 100 counties.

A gift starting at just $4 can put your county on the map while supporting opportunities for young people through NC 4-H.

Ready to turn your county green? Make your gift: go.ncsu.edu/4for4h

$4 for 4-H. Growing leaders, one gift at a time.