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Growing Together, Blooming Together: Join the Bertie County Community Garden!

Exciting news for Windsor residents! The Bertie County Cooperative Extension Office, in partnership with Parks and Rec, the Bertie Aging Council, YMCA Windsor, and Bertie County Schools, is…

Kale Harvest of the Month info.Recipe Kale Chips

Harvest of the Month

Health BenefitsDigestive Health Great for aiding digestion and elimination, thanks to its high fiber content. Vitamin Rich Packed with vitamins A, C, and K for immune support and bone health.…

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Thanksgiving Turkey Food Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food—but it’s also essential to keep food safety in mind when preparing the holiday turkey. Follow these guidelines to ensure a safe and…

canner gauge testing announcement

Canner Gauge Testing

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Bertie County, is offering free canner gauge testing at the office located at 104 Lancaster Avenue, Windsor, NC. Please call Liz Baker at 252-794-6179 to schedule your…

colander of fresh strawberries and jars of jam on a crate.

Canning Jam Class

water Join us for a home food preservation class that will include learning to can sweet spreads. Canning is an art and a fun skill to learn. The class will be held at the Bertie County Center, 104…

Eight empty mason jars with lids and utensils on a kitchen counter near a stove

Making REDUCED SUGAR, APPLE BUTTER Canning Class

Want to learn how to make reduced-sugar apple butter? Our class is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. You will learn about water bath canning from start to finish. This is a…

Eight empty mason jars with lids and utensils on a kitchen counter near a stove

Making NO-SUGAR ADDED SWEET CUCUMBER SLICES Canning Class

Want to learn to make No-Sugar Added Sweet Cucumber slices? Our class is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. You will learn about water bath canning from start to finish. This is a…

Canned Vegetables

Interested in Canning?

Do you have an interest in canning? Are you uncertain about how to preserve your food to make it shelf stable? Are you afraid of using a pressure cooker? Do you wish to explore new canning recipes?…

Bright red strawberries

Strawberry Season Is Here!!!

There’s no better way to jump into Spring than with the taste of strawberries. Whether your choice is with a shortcake, a garden salad, cereal, jams, and preserves, or just right out of the field…

Bertie County Schools Nutrition event flyer

Four Corners Fitness & Nutrition Event

Bertie County Schools Nutrition in collaboration with School Meals for All Ambassadors, Healthier Generation, Healthier North Carolina Project, N.C. Cooperative Extension–Bertie County Center, and…