Preparing for a COVID-19 Outbreak
Infection numbers are currently rising. Are you prepared for an outbreak in your town, community or home? How can …
Local Foods
The Tyrrell County Center Local Foods contact is Natalie Wayne.
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
We’re in hurricane season and have already had several named storms. According to experts, this perhaps will be an …
Dine With Your Dog
Our furbabies are part of the family! They are there for us when we’re happy, sad, lonely or need …
Med Instead of Meds Virtual Class Series
What if you knew how to increase your health and decrease your risk of many chronic diseases? What if …
Med Instead of Meds - Snack on Nuts and Seeds
You may have heard not to eat too many nuts and seeds because they are high in fat. While …
Med Instead of Meds - Eat More Fruit
Get in several servings of fruits per day. Choose a variety of colors for maximum nutrition. Fruits are so versatile! They …
Is It Done Yet?
Food Safety is an issue that we often take for granted, yet unsafe food can cause sickness and even …
Avoiding Food Waste
Avoid food waste by preserving your food through freezing, dehydrating, hot water bath canning, or pressure canning. Avoiding Food …
Med Instead of Meds - Change Your Protein
Eat primarily plant-based foods. Replace red meat with plant-based proteins, such as beans and legumes often. Eat seafood at …
Kids Cooking - and Learning! - in the Kitchen
So, here we are, about 1 month into the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. Life as we’ve known it isn’t the …
Beaufort County Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale Saturday 4/29, 9am-12pm
Please come out to the Beaufort County Cooperative Extension Center to support our Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers Saturday, 4/29 …
Fruit Tree and Muscadine Class and Pruning Workshop
Join us at the Beaufort County Center for a comprehensive class on fruit tree management and care and a …
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