Butternut Squash: Creamy and Versatile!
Sorry summertime squash, the health benefits of fall-harvest squashes such as the savory butternut squash far outweigh those of …
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.
Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts Made Easy
Thanksgiving is on the way, and while it may look a little different, don’t skimp on your traditional favorite …
Pecans – The Southern Supernut!
The pecan is the “original” supernut, especially in the south. Pecan trees are abundant all-over eastern North Carolina and …
Don’t Overlook the Rutabagas!!
Rutabagas grow with great success in our area, but they are a vegetable that is often overlooked. Rutabagas are …
North Carolina Sweet Potatoes…Naturally Healthy
According to the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission here are some Fun Facts about North Carolina Sweet Potatoes. In 2019, …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
NC Wine Month
Like many other celebrations this year, North Carolina Wine Month was celebrated in September in a very limited way. …
Locally Delicious - October
Thursday, October 22, 2020 10–11 a.m. Please contact Velvet Tyndall or Kelly Tyndall at 252-527-2191 for more information and a pre-registration …
Happy Halloween 2020
It’s no surprise that Halloween, like many other Holidays, will be celebrated quite differently this year. Halloween traditions like …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Definitely the Year to Keep the Doctor Away
You may laugh at the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but much about that …
Turnip Season Is on the Way
Turnips, in season in our area from October to March, is a vegetable most often grouped with root vegetables, …
Healthy Leftovers Remake
If you are like me and cannot bear to throw out any leftovers, especially vegetables, here are some ways …
What to Do With Fresh Pears
While it may not feel like Fall yet, it is almost here, and fresh pears are abundant this time …
On a Hot Day Mix Up Some Gazpacho!!
Cold Soup, better known as Gazpacho, has started popping up on many Southern restaurant menus, and while it may …
Fresh Spicy Jalapeno Peppers
This week I picked up beautiful nice sized jalapeno peppers from the Farmers Market, and I cannot wait to …
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
Friends and fans of local Farmers Markets celebrate this every week when the produce is ripe and abundant, but …
Juicy Fresh Peaches!
Did you know that North Carolina growers produce as many as 70 different varieties, each with its own unique …
Take Advantage of Fresh Summer Melons
Melons are one of summer’s coolest, juiciest, and healthiest fruits. Melons are loaded with potassium and vitamin C, are …
Fresh Crispy Summertime Cucumbers
Cucumbers are appearing abundantly at local farmers markets and nothing says summer like the crunch of fresh cucumber. Most …
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