Blessing Box in Engelhard
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Hyde County reached out to the Engelhard Christian Church last year with the idea of building …
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.
Continued P-EBT Benefits Announced: Feb. 2021
NC Department of Health and Human Services has recently released new information regarding P-EBT benefits. You can view a one-pager …
Additional Retailer Authorized for EBT Use Online
NC Department of Health and Human Services has recently released new information regarding the online use of EBT cards. Text …
Venison Breakfast Sausage Class-NEW DATE!
RESCHEDULED FROM PREVIOUS EVENT Join Hyde County’s FCS Agent to learn how to operate a meat grinder (including the proper …
Venison Jerky - Dehydrating Meat: Tips, Safety, & Recipe
Your deer season is going great and now you are looking for a new way to preserve or prepare …
Venison Jerky Class: Dehydrating Meat
You have successfully and legally harvested a deer this season – now what?! Send it off to the processor …
Savory Winter Squash Recipe
Summer has come to an end, even if the temperature doesn’t quite agree yet! With your summer gardens finishing …
Wild Game Food Safety - From Field to Table VIRTUAL Class
Do you hunt or receive wild game meat? Are you confident in your safety practices in the field to …
Wild Game Harvest Meat Preservation Class Series
Do you hunt? Are you confident in your safety practices in the field to ensure quality meat for consumption …
NEW Mobile Refrigerated Local Foods Trailer
👀We have some EXCITING programs in the works at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Hyde County Center!! Through the generous support …
Shop Your Pantry Basics
While the linked video was made in relation to individuals in recovery of substance abuse, the concept of Shop …
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 …
No-Bake Protein Balls
Looking for a simple, quick, and delicious snack recipe that will help satiate your hunger between meals, in a …
Strawberry Fruit Leather
If you have been safely enjoying the outdoors and acquired a bounty of fresh strawberries, maybe you are now …
New & Improved Hyde County Cookbook *Available Now*
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Hyde County has been working diligently on updating the Hyde County Cookbook, 4th Edition, since …
Hard Boiled Eggs in Multi-Cookers
Eggs are a wonderful source of protein, especially for those who are unable or prefer not to eat meat. …
Yeast & Dough - Crock Pot & Sandwich Loaf Breads
Making dough and ultimately baking bread can be intimidating, especially if you have never worked with yeast before. Let’s …
Garden Yoga With Miss CatieJo
Need a brain break while adjusting to your new routine? Check out our first FCS video of Garden Yoga with …
Food Safety Portal: COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension’s Food Safety Portal is linked below. This website has the most current information our food safety …
Hyde County Cookbook Photo Contest!
Submit a digital, painted, or drawn image for the photo contest! DUE by Feb 2, 2020! Email a photo YOU …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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 …
1/6/21
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 …
1/6/21
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