Extension in Central Massachusetts
About Central Massachusetts
The central region of Massachusetts is composed of Worcester County. The largest city in the region is Worcester.
Highlights from Worcester
Anatomy of an Invasion
Worcester’s Asian longhorned beetle crisis has unfolded like the screenplay for a thriller. Complete Story.
Pass the Peas, Please: Extension Nutrition Education Program helps Head Start preschoolers get a jump on nutrition by making vegetables the life of the party
If you happen to overhear a preschooler at the grocery store begging mom not for the latest sugary treat but for broccoli and red peppers, it’s a good bet he’s benefited from one of NEP’s Pre-K Head Start healthy eating workshops. Complete Story.
Highlights from Barre
4-H Green Giants: Harvesting More than Fresh Produce
At their August meeting, the Green Giants 4-H club munched on corn chips, corn chips with a difference. The difference? These chips were covered with homemade salsa—tomatoes, garlic, green peppers, cilantro and onions—made much more satisfying by the fact that this bounty was harvested from their own garden. Complete Story.
Extension Offices in the Region
Worcester:
UMass Extension Central Region Office
237 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01609-2935
508-831-1223
Extension Projects in the Region:
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