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PASTA 101 banner with two forks of spaghetti — 10 AM–1 PM, $10; Onslow Dec 10; Jones Dec 12

Homemade Pasta Workshop

Homemade Pasta WorkshopPart of the “Stretch It, Save It, Store It” SeriesNothing says comfort like a bowl of homemade pasta and making it from scratch is easier (and more affordable) than many people…

Six sealed mason jars filled with orange jam on a kitchen countertop

Stretch It, Save It, Store It: Making the Most of Your Food Dollar

Stretch It, Save It, Store It: Making the Most of Your Food DollarWith grocery prices still climbing, many families are looking for ways to make their food budgets go further without sacrificing…

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Homesteading 101

Learn how to start your homestead journey with this 2-part program! We will focus on the foundations of growing fruits and vegetables, preserving your harvest, & raising livestock. You can sign…

SafePlates

Onslow's training program for Retail Food Protection Managers

In Onslow County, ensuring top-notch food safety standards is a priority. Recognizing the crucial role food managers play in maintaining these standards, Onslow Family & Consumer Sciences Agents…

 The Living Well Calendar for March 2024.

Living Well Month

March is known as Extension Living Well Month.Originally celebrated as just one week, Extension Living Well Week, it was developed to encourage all Americans to improve health and well-being by…

Bucket Brigade event: plant a portable "Grow Bucket" — March 16, 10 AM–1 PM, Farmers Market, 4024 Richlands Hwy

March Bucket Brigade!

In March we will be having another Bucket Brigade!This FREE event will happen on March 16th from 10am - 1pm at our Farmers Market building. Address is 4024 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville NC 28540.This…

Chopped 2024

Chopped January 2024

Adolescence marks the beginning of a healthy lifestyle journey, with essential kitchen skills being a non-negotiable. In a unique twist inspired by the popular TV show "Chopped", our Family and…

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February is American Heart Month

February is known as being the month of love. The popular holiday Valentines Day is February 14th. Since we celebrate love all month, it is only fitting to also celebrate heart health!The CDC…

New Year, New Recipes!

New Year, New Recipes!

As we are making our way through this new year, it can be fun to try and explore new recipes. Listed below are links to recipes & resources from our EFNEP program, Family and Consumer Sciences…

fermentation class

Onslow Fermentation Class

The Fermentation class held on November 17th, spearheaded by the talented Family & Consumer Sciences Agents, Jessica Gardener and Sarah Ware, was nothing short of a resounding success! A total of 16…