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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 Summer 2023 P-EBT Benefit

Summer 2023 P-EBT Benefit

After this summer 2023, Pandemic EBT benefits will end. The requirements for summer benefits IS different than it has …

Food & Personal Care Donation Drive

Mattamuskeet School Blessing Boxes

Last school year brought a new resource to Mattamuskeet School through the blessing boxes for food and personal hygiene …

Spring 2023 classes

FCS Spring 2023 Classes

Late winter/early spring 2023 classes are now scheduled! Family & Consumer Sciences will be hosting a 3-part series on …

Meat grinder and ground meat

Loose Sausage Class - Fall 2022

Join Hyde County’s FCS Agent to learn how to operate a meat grinder (including the proper way to clean …

pressure canner

Pressure Canning Class 2022

Join Hyde County’s FCS agent in a hands-on workshop learning how to pressure can! Low acid foods (high in …

Cover photo for Dehydrating Class 2022

Dehydrating Class 2022

Are you looking for a different technique to preserve foods? Let’s get together and learn about dehydrating and how …

Produce Classes 2022

Summer 2022 Preservation Classes

Spring is here, which means summer is coming! While your gardens aren’t yet ready for harvesting, we are making …

Cover photo for Safe Plates Training Options

Safe Plates Training Options

Do you need to complete a food safety class and exam for (re)certification? Local food retail establishments are required to …

Venison jerky ingredients

Venison Jerky Class 2021

Venison Jerky Class is BACK! Did you miss last year’s class or looking for a refresher? Join Hyde County’s FCS …

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