Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
Grow. Cook. Eat. Application Opens is Monday, June 3, 2019 Application Deadline is Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Interview Date is Friday, August …
Health & Nutrition
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.
Intro to Home Food Preservation
The weather is warming up and the flowers and trees are blooming a sign Spring has sprung. Spring is …
Safe Plates Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Edgecombe County will be offering a Safe Plates Food Safety Certification Class, March 26–28, 2019. Successful …
Cooking Under Pressure
Do you have an electric pressure cooker or plan to get one and are not sure how to use …
Healthy for the Holidays
This program has been CANCELED. Stay tuned for future programs after the new year. For Holiday program offerings this year, …
4-H This Fall
Check out our November 2018 newsletter – we have a lot of opportunities for you to get involved this …
Hurricane Preparedness; Before, During, and After the Storm
Hearing the word hurricane can bring about fear, intimidation, and anxiety. The key to surviving a hurricane is preparation. …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Cooking School
Cooking is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends and to relax…well, it is if you …
Home Canning Series
Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension will be hosting a summer home canning workshop series. Participants will learn how to safely …
Strawberry Jam Workshop
Spring is just around the corner and it will not be long before we see fields of strawberries and …
Plants Do That . . . Inside
“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information …
Let'S Talk Turkey
Click HERE for USDA turkey roasting …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Cooperative Extension Has Flood Clean-Up Resources
Last year, Hurricane Matthew took its toll on our state, this week, Hurricane Harvey has left a path of …
Public Input Requested: Final Draft of Chatham County Comprehensive Plan
The following press release was written by the Chatham County Planning Department. After nearly 18 months of development with broad …
Chatham Community Food Council Accepting Applications for New Members
The Chatham Community Food Council is looking for new members to fill its open seats. The council, founded in …
Prepared Starts With P
The beginning of hurricane season is just around the corner. Although we are still recovering from the effects of …
Bee Friendly Day - Rocky Mount Farmers Market
“BEE” Friendly Field Day At The Rocky Mount Farmer’s Market Saturday, April 8, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Honey bees have an …
Dig in! Weaving Edible Landscapes—Urban Ag and Community Gardens—into the Fabric of Our Communities
8th Annual Dig In! March 4, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Registration: $15 …
Let's Talk Turkey!
Most homes in the United States will be preparing turkey for holiday meals. Unfortunately, this traditional meat can also …
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