Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
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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.
Beginner Grilling Class
This program is transitioning to an online program. We will not meet face to face due to the COVID …
Kitchen Gadgets
Are you thinking about purchasing a new kitchen gadget such as an air fryer or an Instant Pot? This …
Homemade Holiday 2019
The 2019 Homemade Holiday Program will be held Friday, November 1 at 6 p.m. The program will be held …
Freezer Meal Workshop
The number one reason people give for not fixing meals at home is they do not have enough time. …
Safe Plates Food Safety Certification Class
Safe Plates for Food Managers will be offered at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Edgecombe County office on August …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
Grow. Cook. Eat. Now taking applications. Anyone interested in cooking, nutrition, foods safety, or food systems can apply. The NC State Extension …
Intro to Home Food Preservation
The weather is warming up and the flowers and trees are blooming a sign Spring has sprung. Spring is …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
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
See these helpful USDA turkey roasting …
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- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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