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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.

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Cover photo for 4-H Cloverbud Cooking Camp Day 2

4-H Cloverbud Cooking Camp Day 2

On the second day of Cloverbud Cooking Camp, the campers were busy making tacos and churros. Before diving into …

Cover photo for Grands Recipe Makeover Trip

Grands Recipe Makeover Trip

Our group, the “Grands Recipe Makeover Group,” embarked on a road trip to Belvidere, NC on June 21st. Our …

Cover photo for Bertie County Riverfest

Bertie County Riverfest

We were thrilled to take part in the Bertie County Riverfest on June 17th. The weather was perfect, with …

Cover photo for 4H Healthy Cooking Camp Day 1

4H Healthy Cooking Camp Day 1

Healthy Cook Camp Day One was a success. Everyone enjoyed making lasagna, tossed salad, and dirt/ocean cups. The kids painted …

Cover photo for Get Healthy for Life AHA Classes

Get Healthy for Life AHA Classes

Join us! Join us in fun, hands-on group experiences at the Aulander Nutrition Site that will teach you how to: …

Cover photo for Home Food Preservation Series

Home Food Preservation Series

This workshop is designed for those who wish to learn about canning as a home food preservation method. This …

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Farm to Early Care and Education Event

Please join us for a fun education event. Farm to Early Care and Education Extension Training Date: Friday, May 12, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. …

Paint and Sip Class for Spring intro.

Sip of Spring

Join the Bertie County Public Library and the N.C. Cooperative Extension for our next Paint and Sip Class! Create something …

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Dining With Diabetes

LEARN THE BASICS ABOUT DIABETES MAKE HEALTHIER VERSIONS OF FAMILIAR FOODS LEARN COOKING TECHNIQUES ENGAGING RECIPE DEMONSTRATIONS Please register Online or scan the QR …

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Sip of the Season

Sip of the Season with the Bertie County Public Library and NC State Extension Create something at our Adult Painting …

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This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

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A food bank warehouse with boxes of produce.

Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

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