Beaufort County Tobacco Grower Attends NC State Tobacco Short Course

Photo/Caption: Beaufort Co. young farmer, Archie Griffin of Washington, (third from left) is shown holding his graduation plaque from the NC State Tobacco Short Course. With him (shown left to  MORE »Posted: 2/25/13

February’s Gardening Calendar

Pruning the Muscadine Grape Vine Muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) are sweet and juicy— excellent for making wine or preserves. The vine is highly resistant to pests and diseases, and the  MORE »Posted: 2/1/13

Eastern 4-H Center, Here We Come!

MAKING A CHANGE…….Beaufort County will be camping at the Eastern 4-H Center this year.   Make the switch with us and be closer to home. We have a few seats on  MORE »Posted: 1/30/13

Winter Meetings and Workshops

  Pantego Corn, Sorghum, Fertility, and Tillage Road Show February 13, 10AM @ Pantego Ruritan Building Ron Heiniger, corn and sorghum production Alan Meijer, tillage Carl Crozier, fertility Lunch included 0.5 hour of pesticide credits available  MORE »Posted: 11/29/12

Order Your Fresh Fraser Fir Wreaths Today!

 This Holiday Season Support Local 4-H Enjoy a Fresh Fraser Fir Wreath from the Mountains of North Carolina! Beaufort County 4-H is pleased to offer this 26-inch fragrant wreath to you  MORE »Posted: 10/8/12

4-H Teens-Register Now for the State 4-H Council Conference!

The State 4-H Council Conference is right around the corner!  The conference will be held Saturday, November 3- Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the McKimmon Center on North Carolina  MORE »Posted: 10/4/12

Join us for a “Night Under the Stars”

What are we doing? 4-H’ers from across the county will be coming together to camp for the night.   We will enjoy hotdogs, smores, campfire time, songs and games.  We  MORE »Posted: 10/3/12

Beaufort County’s 4-H youth attends NCACC Youth Summit

A 4-H’er from Beaufort County attended the third annual North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Youth Summit, which was held in Raleigh, North Carolina August 17-18, 2012. North  MORE »Posted: 9/18/12

Food Safety Facts for Turkey

 Most of us don't think about getting sick from the foods we eat, but it does happen and the majority of the time these foodborne illnesses could have been  MORE »Posted: 10/27/10

N.C. Cooperative Extension partners with 10% Campaign to promote local foods.

Susan Chase with North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Beaufort County is Cooperative Extension’s local foods coordinator, supporting the 10% Campaign. The campaign is an effort to encourage North Carolina  MORE »Posted: 8/16/10

Serv Safe Registration Form

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ECA Scholarship Applications

ECA  clubs with scholarship applications, one youth and one adult or 2 of either,  are due to Anne Gaddis by March 1.  Her address is :Anne Gaddis4379 Hwy 11  MORE »Posted: 2/24/10

Freezing Shrimp

First of all, always select good quality shrimp for freezing. Shrimp can be frozen cooked or raw, in or out of the shell.  For the best storage life and  MORE »Posted: 9/14/09

Confusing Terms Commonly Seen on Food Labels

  Fat-free, low-fat, reduced fat which one do you choose? Fat-free:  Less than 0.5 g of fat per serving Low-fat:  3g of fat or less per serving Reduced-fat:  25% less fat than the  MORE »Posted: 8/19/09

Tips to Reduce Water Use

On average, an American household uses about 260 gallons of water per day, but this amount climbs to around 1,000 gallons per day during peak water use season with  MORE »Posted: 8/19/09

Low Acid Foods – Use a Pressure Canner and Follow a Tested Recipe to Safely Preserve Beans

Low acid foods are those foods with a pH greater than 4.6 such as green beans and asparagus.  These cannot be safely canned using a hot water bath, even  MORE »Posted: 7/9/09

Cooking With Herbs – When to Add Herbs During Food Preparation

     Unlike dried herbs, fresh herbs are usually added toward the end in cooked dishes to preserve their flavor.  Add the more delicate herbs such as basil, chives,  MORE »Posted: 7/7/09

10 Steps to a Successful Children’s Garden

Dr. Karen DeBoard with NCState Cooperative Extension offers the following advice: 1. Pick a perfect site. You will need a spot that receives at least eight hours of sun every  MORE »Posted: 5/27/09

Remember to Wash Your Hands

     Did you know that germs can stay alive on your hands for up to three hours?  Some other interesting hand facts include: Right handed people tend to wash  MORE »Posted: 5/7/09

Surviving a Tough Economy

 The tough economy can be overwhelming, unless you convince yourself that indeed, this too shall pass.  Cutting back can be difficult, so why not consider alternatives rather than cutting  MORE »Posted: 3/27/09