Achievable New Year's Resolutions
Have you ever had a New Year’s Resolution? Better question, how long did you stick to your resolution? 66% …
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.
Information on Terrestrial Flatworms and Hammerhead Worms
As if Asian giant hornets weren’t enough, this year also saw media attention on a lesser-known, but bizarre, group …
Celebrate the Holidays Safetly
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services developed a new flyer to promote holiday safety in regards to …
Holiday Food Safety - Baking and More!
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Carteret, Craven, Jones, and Onslow Counties present on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 1 p.m., …
Therapeutic Horticulture in NC - 15-Minute Video Introduction
Check out this 15-minute video introduction to many of the great therapeutic Horticulture programs across the state of North …
Fig Time in NC!
If you have never tasted fresh figs, then you are missing out on one of the south’s greatest fruit …
Holiday Food Safety Class
This year, your holiday food gatherings may look a little different. However, let’s make sure food safety is not …
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 …
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, …
Virtual Class: Cooking Under Pressure
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret and Craven County Centers present “Virtual Class: Cooking Under Pressure.” Do you have an electric pressure …
Fall Registration for Empowering Youth and Families Program
Fall registration is now starting for the Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) for middle school youth and their …
Online Med Instead of Meds
Are you interested in eating the healthy Mediterranean way, but not sure where to start? N.C. Cooperative Extension, Carteret and …
Summer Figs – Get Them Fast
Sweet, juicy, and crunchy, it’s hard to think of a fruit that compares to the goodness of a fresh …
Healthy Hearty Veggie Main Dishes!
Whether you are a vegetarian or not, veggie-friendly and flavor-packed recipes are a great addition to your family menus. …
Med Instead of Meds Cooking Class
The Med Instead of Meds program series will help you Go MED by exploring 7 simple steps to eating …
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Fresh Food Resources in Carteret County!
Fresh produce can be hard to come by if you don’t know who to reach out to. Carteret along …
Carteret County Food Resources
During this time of uncertainty, some people may need to utilize different food resources that they’ve never had to …
Stress Relief Resources
Due to the uncertainty of the world right now, our work and home lives may feel more stressful and/or …
New App Available in Our Area
We have been working to get the Visit NC Farms app live here in Carteret County. This week with …
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Everyday Living with NC Cooperative Extension
- Choosing & Handling Fresh Seafood
- Holiday Challenge - Eat Smart & Move More
- Home Food Preservation
- Mariner's Menu - Seafood Reference Book
- Thanksgiving Tips, Tidbits, & Turkey Links
Home Cooking
Information Portals
- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
More Extension Programs at NC State University
Partnerships and Organizations
Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Farmers' Market Tours: A Guide for Nutrition Educators
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …
2 weeks ago
Barriers and Strategies to Connecting Urban Audiences to Wildlife and Nature: Results from a Multi-Method Research Project
This publication summarizes the findings of a research project aimed at understanding urban audiences, identifying …
2 weeks ago
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Thawing Food Safely
This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.
11/11/20 — For Safety's Sake
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
10/21/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity
As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …
9/23/20
At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning
Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …
7/29/20