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Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

The core of eating the Med Way is having lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. You want to eat fruits and vegetables of all different colors, sizes, and shapes. Eating the Med Way encourages…

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Wait…Roundup Is No Longer Roundup?

Perhaps you missed it? Back in July, the commercials that once plagued our evening television commercial space stopped. Have you noticed? There was a last-chance type message to get in on the…

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My Fig Just Dropped All of the Leaves!

I love some figs (Ficus carica)! I usually get the opportunity to go to the Ocracoke Fig Festival in August every year but I have missed the last two years because of other work obligations. I…

Growing Garlic at Home

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Beaufort County Presents:"Growing Garlic At Home"WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 2024TIME: 10:00 - 11:30 amWHERE: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County…

Change Your Protein

Changing your protein is the first step in eating the Med Way. This is arguably the most significant dietary change you can make. You want to limit your meat intake with products such as beef, pork,…

Developing Healthy Habits With Less Sugar

Young children have small tummies, but big nutrition needs! Children often eat and drink too many added sugars, which are sugars and sweetening syrups that are added to foods or drinks when they are…

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The Rain Dance Worked but My Tomatoes Are Rotten

We got some rain this week! Those of you who follow my column saw my article on drought last week. I wanted to continue that discussion with a couple of other problems that have become visible this…

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Meet Beaufort County's Summer Intern

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center is excited to introduce you to our Summer Intern. She will be working with Rod Gurganus, our Ag Agent, until the end of July. So please say "Hi!"…

Developing a Taste for Less Sodium

Sodium (salt) is found in many foods we eat, even if it does not taste salty. Do you realize there is more salt in a serving of corn flakes cereal than a serving of regular potato chips. Most adults…

What You Need to Know So You Can Grow

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center is offering a series of classes beginning Tuesday, February 6th titled, "What You Need To Know So You Can Grow." You will learn about the soil…