Filtering by tag: extension

Food Business
Small Farms extension field day flyer

Small Farms Field Day - June 11, 2026

Cherokee County Center
Person at shooting bench aiming a rifle from lane 2

Volunteer for 4-H in 2026

Volunteers are the key to our success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in becoming a club leader or have a few hours to invest, we have challenging and fun roles for…

Robeson County Center
extension logo

Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center

Are you passionate about agriculture and serving the community? Are you ready to make a real impact? Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center, as an Extension Field Crops…

NC FarmLink
NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm Flyer

NRCS Field Day at Wild East Farm

Tour a working diversified farm, learn NRCS funding opportunities, and get hands-on help with your application and planning. Free event!Register NowJoin us for a full-day field day at Wild East Farm,…

Union County Center
Hand measuring and canning peaches

Yes You CAN - Learn to Preserve Fresh Foods!

Join Union County Cooperative Extension for our 2026 Spring Canning Series and learn how to safely preserve fresh foods at home. Whether you’re brand new to canning or want hands-on practice, these…

Brunswick County Center
salt cellar

Shaker of Salt

In last week’s column I wrote about both salt and pepper. This inspiredmore questions and thoughts about salt and it’s use in food.There are lots of different kinds of salt available today. Some…

Brunswick County Center
malta-salt

Just a Pinch of Salt and Pepper

When someone asks you to pass the salt, do you pass the pepper shaker, too? I don’tknow of any etiquette “rules” about doing this -- but many people pass both. It may bean old wives’ tale or…

Brunswick County Center
cannedfoods

Shop Smarter

Nowadays, knowing what to shop for at the grocery store can be challenging. The“More In my Basket” team at NC State recently shared some tips on how to prepare for your next grocery shopping trip so…

Bertie County Center
A slice of chicken and broccoli quiche with a golden crust on a white plate with a fork.

March Market Picks

Head to your local farmer's markets and grocery stores to shop in season produce for the month of March. Some of North Carolina's cool-weather crops and early spring favorites are asparagus, leafy…

Brunswick County Center
Woman wearing gloves arranges condiments on table while man speaks at podium

Healthy Home Cooking Club

Making your own salad dressings was the topic for the first meeting of the HealthyHome Cooking Club at the Rourke Library in Shallotte. The purpose of this group is togather people together who share…