Cooperative Extension to Hold Soils, Charcuterie Boards Workshops

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County Cooperative Extension will host the Better Living Series “Soils 101 for Home Gardeners” workshop Nov. 1 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. and again from 6 – 7:30 p.m.  in the Cooperative Extension office, located at 301 East Mountain Drive in Fayetteville.

Learn the basic soil science principles from this hands-on course that will greatly increase your garden bounty and beauty. Registration and $5 fee are due by Oct. 27.

To register for the morning workshop, go to the Eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-living-series-soils-101-for-home-gardeners-tickets-421352846707

To register for the evening workshop, go to the Eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-living-series-soils-101-for-home-gardeners-evening-edition-tickets-433996454077

The Better Living Series “Healthy Choices for Charcuterie Boards” workshop will be held Nov. 15 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Cooperative Extension office. Come and make your own small board using fresh, low-calorie meats, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables. Supplies will be provided.

Registration and $20 fee are due by Nov. 10. Class size is limited, so register early.

To register, go to the Eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-living-series-healthy-choices-for-charcuterie-boards-tickets-421359125487

For additional information or registration assistance, please contact Susan Johnson at 910.321.6405 or via email at susan_johnson@ncsu.edu.

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For accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Lisa Childers at 910.321.6880, no later than five business days before the event.

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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is a strategic partnership of NC State Extension, The Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA), and local government partners statewide. Extension delivers research-based education and technology from NC State and N.C. A&T that enriches the lives, land, and economy of North Carolinians. Extension professionals in all 100 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee provide educational programs specializing in agriculture, youth, communities, health, and the environment.