Pitt County Family & Consumer Sciences

03/18/2024

06/27/2023

https://pitt.ces.ncsu.edu/2023/04/ready-for-home-canning-season-check-your-canner-first-2023/

Home canning low acid foods (foods with a pH of lower than 4.6) like vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, tomatoes, or combinations of these foods require the use of a pressure canner to properly process jars for food safety. Improperly home-canned foods have been known to cause botulism, a severe type....

05/09/2023

Join us for the next Cooking Matters Grocery Store Workshop! To register contact Taneisha Armstrong at 252-902-1714 or tsarmstr@ncsu.edu

06/25/2021

Looking for a great way to stay on track for Summer and begin steps to a healthier lifestyle? Join us and reserve your spot in our upcoming Med Instead of Meds program. https://go.ncsu.edu/medinsteadofmeds-registration
The classes will be held weekly on Thursdays beginning July 22nd for 6 weeks.
https://pitt.ces.ncsu.edu/2021/06/free-med-instead-of-meds-program-coming-up/

06/08/2021

June is
Celebrate by signing up for this live virtual farm tour, cooking demonstration & giveaway!

05/29/2021

Are you in charge of grilling at your summer cookout? Here's what you need to know.

05/27/2021

05/26/2021

Pitt County Summer Fun 2021 has begun! Grab your spot today ( spaces are limited!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitt-county-4-h-summer-2021-camps-and-programs-tickets-141161442675

05/14/2021

May is . This month we encourage you to explore eating the Mediterranean way! https://medinsteadofmeds.com/
Eating the Med Way has been proven to protect against chronic illnesses. These 7 simple steps will help you eat the Med Way every day!
~This website was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals from NC State University and the NC Division of Public Health.

05/03/2021

We are excited to kick off another virtual LIFT Program on May 4th!! This strength training program will be led by 6 Family & Consumer Sciences Agents and will be offered to adults of all ages and fitness levels.

Also, check out one of the incentives you will receive by participating in this FREE program... a super nice gym bag!!
To register visit: http://go.ncsu.edu/lift2newabilities