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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Pumpkins

The Great Pumpkin!

Move over, Charlie Brown, it’s time to give new meaning to the term “The Great Pumpkin!” This stunning squash …

Kale and Napa Cabbage Slaw with Chicken or Salmon

Eating the Med Way

Your doctor may have recommended the Mediterranean diet or you may have heard people talk about it. The Mediterranean …

Cover photo for Growing Garlic at Home

Growing Garlic at Home

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Beaufort County Presents: “Growing Garlic At Home” WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 2024 TIME: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. WHERE: N.C. …

Cover photo for 4-H Flour Power Homeschool Series

4-H Flour Power Homeschool Series

Register through 4-HOnline by clicking this link! Join Beaufort County 4-H & Family & Consumer Sciences and participate in …

Mushroom-Beef Burger

Change Your Protein

Changing your protein is the first step in eating the Med Way. This is arguably the most significant dietary …

Berry Overnight Oats

Reasons to Be Physically Active

Being active has many benefits, and it can help you achieve your overall healthy living goals. When living the …

Strawberry Mint Flavored Wate

Caffeine: Not for Children!

Just a week or so ago I read a post about school children drinking PRIME Energy for lunch and …

Cover photo for Med Instead of Meds

Med Instead of Meds

ATTENTION: Our Med Instead of Meds series start date has been changed to Thursday, February 1st!! Registration is now …

Molasses

Molasses or Malarkey?

Sometimes I get the most interesting calls! Questions from plant, weed, and insect identification to various products to be …

European Pear Bartlett

When Can You Eat Pears?

My youngest daughter catches the bus every morning over in Smallwood. While we don’t live in Smallwood, we are very …

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Gleaning

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