N.C. Cooperative Extension - Duplin County Center

05/27/2021

We are also excited to have Timothy Edwards, Duplin County 4-H Alumni, with us for a few weeks starting off his Internship before heading off to the Eastern 4-H Center, where he will complete his Internship as a Lifeguard/ Camp Counselor. Timothy is a student at James Sprunt Community College, where he is majoring in Applied Animal Sciences. He then plans to transfer to a four year college to complete his education. 🍀

We are also excited to have Timothy Edwards, Duplin County 4-H Alumni, with us for a few weeks starting off his Internship before heading off to the Eastern 4-H Center, where he will complete his Internship as a Lifeguard/ Camp Counselor. Timothy is a student at James Sprunt Community College, where he is majoring in Applied Animal Sciences. He then plans to transfer to a four year college to complete his education. 🍀

05/26/2021

At The Table 05/25/21

Maybe you have decided you really want to try out the Mediterranean Diet, but are still hesitant to fully "go Med" because it means giving up some of your favorite foods. Fortunately, that doesn't have to be the case! There are simple flips we can make to help a dish align with the Mediterranean Diet eating pattern. Today we are going to make two of my favorite foods, but we'll be making them Med! N.C. Cooperative Extension - Johnston County Center

https://youtu.be/8Pc6AlQz2mI

Make it Med - Maybe you have decided you really want to try out the Mediterranean Diet, but are still hesitant to fully "go Med" because it means giving up s...

05/20/2021

Please welcome our new summer intern, Caroline Rood! Caroline is a senior at the University of Mount Olive majoring in Agriculture Business! We are excited to have her as a part of our team this summer!

Please welcome our new summer intern, Caroline Rood! Caroline is a senior at the University of Mount Olive majoring in Agriculture Business! We are excited to have her as a part of our team this summer!

05/19/2021

At The Table 05/18/21

Unsure what the difference is between saturated fats and unsaturated fats? Want to know more about why we limit certain fats? Join us today as we talk all about different types of dietary fats, how they can affect our heart, and swaps to make to help keep your heart healthy! N.C. Cooperative Extension - Johnston County Center N. C. Cooperative Extension - Wilson County Center

https://youtu.be/eIx-M-uhBdw

Heart Healthy Fats - Unsure what the difference is between saturated fats and unsaturated fats? Want to know more about why we limit certain fats? Join us to...

05/17/2021

Join us this Saturday to learn all about canning high acid foods! To read more and sign-up, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-food-preservation-series-jams-tickets-153353383097

Join us this Saturday to learn all about canning high acid foods! To read more and sign-up, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-food-preservation-series-jams-tickets-153353383097

05/12/2021

At The Table 05/11/21

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables - There can be a lot of misinformation and confusion about nutrition. However, eating more fruits and vegetables is one thing that most all dietary patterns, nutrition experts, and medical professionals can agree upon. This is because there is so much evidence to support the benefits of a diet heavy in fruits and vegetables. Join us as we make two tasty recipes that incorporate fruits and vegetables! N.C. Cooperative Extension - Johnston County Center N. C. Cooperative Extension - Wilson County Center

https://youtu.be/cvy9pDa4zlE

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables - There can be a lot of misinformation and confusion about nutrition. However, eating more fruits and vegetables is one thing ...

05/11/2021

Photos from Duplin County 4-H's post

05/06/2021

At The Table 05/04/21

Why Med? - You may be wondering, "why does the NC Cooperative Extension promote the Mediterranean Diet over other diets?" Well in this episode we dive into the "why" behind going Med as we move into National Mediterranean Diet month! We are also joined in this episode (and the rest of the May episodes) by FCS Agent, Cassidy Hall, from NC Cooperative Extension Johnston County! Thanks for being our guest this month Cassidy!

https://youtu.be/MkBbi98QlfM

Why Med? - You may be wondering, "why does the NC Cooperative Extension promote the Mediterranean Diet over other diets?" Well in this episode we dive into t...

04/22/2021

Please see attached flyers regarding the Upward Bound Program at James Sprunt Community College. The program provides an array of academic, educational, and career support. Contact information is on flyers.

04/21/2021

At The Table 04/20/21

The best thing about warm weather is being able to do more things outdoors! As wonderful as the fresh air and sunshine is, after a hot day outside a lightened up dinner is a must. Try out this roasted carrot salad and crispy oven-baked pork chop. You'll want to add this salad to your go-to summer recipes!
https://youtu.be/EgtxIUWDQIM

Lightened up dinner - The best thing about warm weather is being able to do more things outdoors! As wonderful as the fresh air and sunshine is, after a hot ...

04/16/2021

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-poultry-processing-demonstration-tickets-143097696061

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-poultry-processing-demonstration-tickets-143097696061

04/16/2021

Nutrition Series: Med Instead of Meds

Join us for our first hybrid Med Series this May in honor of National Mediterranean Diet month! Join us in-person at the Duplin County Extension office or virtually via Zoom. Limited spots available to attend in person. Register today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nutrition-series-med-instead-of-meds-tickets-151110576803

This 6-week virtual series is all about the Mediterranean diet. Learn Med tips, life hacks, and recipes that will help you eat the Med Way!

04/15/2021

At The Table 04/13/21

I love finding a way to make recipes healthier. Although there are many variations of Shepherd’s Pie, the traditional ingredients include ground meat, gravy, and mashed potatoes. While those ingredients aren’t necessarily a bad choice, we can make them healthier by choosing leaner meats, low-fat milk in our gravy, and using olive oil instead of butter in our mashed potatoes. Don’t worry, this dish doesn’t skimp on flavor and will leave you completely satisfied!

https://youtu.be/PaQU5gk66sY

Chicken & Mushroom Shepherd's Pie - I love finding a way to make recipes healthier. Although there are many variations of Shepherd's Pie, the traditional ing...

03/31/2021

At The Table 03/30/21

Food Safety - Food safety is a big part of what we teach at NC Cooperative Extension. It not only fits into the realm of healthy eating and cooking, but it is also an important topic amongst disaster preparedness and cleanup. What does our mind go to when we think of foodborne illness? Cookie dough? Raw chicken? Salmonella? We'll talk about how to keep your food and family safe when cooking in the kitchen.

https://youtu.be/ooABcVK0-ec

Food Safety - Food safety is a big part of what we teach at NC Cooperative Extension. It not only fits into the realm of healthy eating and cooking, but it i...

03/29/2021

COSS County Administrative Assistant

We're hiring! Come join our team!
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/142106

The County Administrative Assistant is a member of the staff of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE). The County Administrative Assistant’s primary responsibility is to provide support to the County Extension Director and other staff as assigned. The County Administrative Assistant coop...

03/29/2021

Is your kitchen a healthy kitchen? Here are some ideas on how to keep your kitchen clean and healthy.

https://go.ncsu.edu/livingwellhealthykitchen

Is your kitchen a healthy kitchen? Here are some ideas on how to keep your kitchen clean and healthy.

https://go.ncsu.edu/livingwellhealthykitchen

03/26/2021

Why is being active so important? There are lots of good reasons to be physically active, including: sleep improvement, mood improvement, disease prevention and management, stress management, weight management, current and future mobility, and pain management! Join our programs at Extension to help get you active and reaping all the benefits!
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¡No hay obstáculo que usted no pueda vencer! Aquí tiene unos consejitos para mantenerse activo https://go.ncsu.edu/supera_barreras

03/24/2021

Photos from NC State Sheep and Goat Extension's post

03/24/2021

At The Table 03/23/21

Eating Well for Mental Health – It is often we think of healthy eating for our physical health, but it’s also important for our brain health as well. When we’re not feeling our best mentally, we may have symptoms such as being over tired, mood swings or depression, or inability to focus. Not only is feeding our body important, but so is feeding our brain (in many other ways than just the food we eat). Today we talk about foods that will help to give your brain energy, as well as tips on how to take a brain-break.

https://youtu.be/sY7h2Wejlu0

Eating Well for Mental Health - It is often we think of healthy eating for our physical health, but it's also important for our brain health as well. When we...

03/23/2021

Appointments still available this Thursday at the Event Center. Call the number below for a your time.

03/22/2021

We can all feel a bit lonely and stressed at times. Knowing when to reach out can be difficult. You have lots of support in so many areas around you! Remember to contact your doctor or mental health professional if you are feeling especially distraught. Contact your local Extension agent for ideas to help keep you at your best and ways to stay connected with others!

03/17/2021

At The Table 03/16/21

In many of our Family & Consumer Sciences programs, including our Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), we provide tips on how to stretch your food dollars while also providing healthy meals. Try out this simple trick to help those meals stretch further!

https://youtu.be/MXTaTJliyTQ

Eating on a Budget - In many of our Family & Consumer Sciences programs, including our Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), we provide tips...

03/15/2021

Cleaning our home is the easiest way to keep our family healthy. This link provides information about mold, radioactive gas (radon), carbon monoxide, asthma and allergies, second-hand smoke, lead, mercury, and pesticides.
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-05/documents/healthy_homes_brochure_english.pdf

La limpieza de nuestro hogar es la manera más sencilla de mantener la salud de nuestra familia. Este enlace proporciona información acerca del moho, el gas radiactivo (radón), el monóxido de carbono, el asma y las alergias, el humo ambiental, el plomo, el mercurio y los pesticidas.

https://go.ncsu.edu/livingwellhagadesucasaunhogarmassano

03/13/2021

Registration is OPEN!
2021 Goat Artificial Insemination Short Course
June 7-9 in Raleigh, NC
More information about the short course and registration can be found at the following link:
https://projects.ncsu.edu/cals/ncsugoatAI/

03/12/2021

Choosing healthier goals makes creating positive & lasting changes easier. So, when it comes to our health, let’s all get in the habit of saying: “YES… and… what else can I do to feel better?”

Choosing healthier goals makes creating positive & lasting changes easier. So, when it comes to our health, let’s all get in the habit of saying: “YES… and… what else can I do to feel better?”

03/10/2021

At The Table 03/09/21

Happy National Living Well month! Many of the programs we provide here at the NC Cooperative Extension office include choosing healthy foods that align with MyPlate. Try out these tasty recipes that will help you get in your lean protein, whole grains, and veggies!

https://youtu.be/0TUuYVt4lmc

Healthy Eating - Happy National Living Well month! Many of the programs we provide here at the NC Cooperative Extension office include choosing healthy foods...

03/10/2021

A special thanks to all who donated to the Small Farms Week food drive, and to our Agriculture Agents, Walter Adams and James Hartsfield, for heading this food drive up! A total of 100 canned goods and non-perishable items were collected and distributed to the Duplin County Senior in Kenansville, NC and Duplin Outreach Ministry in Wallace, NC. Pictured are James Hartsfield, Small Farms Agent, and Walter Adams, Agriculture and Natural Resources Technician II, with Melisa Brown, Senior Center Director.

A special thanks to all who donated to the Small Farms Week food drive, and to our Agriculture Agents, Walter Adams and James Hartsfield, for heading this food drive up! A total of 100 canned goods and non-perishable items were collected and distributed to the Duplin County Senior in Kenansville, NC and Duplin Outreach Ministry in Wallace, NC. Pictured are James Hartsfield, Small Farms Agent, and Walter Adams, Agriculture and Natural Resources Technician II, with Melisa Brown, Senior Center Director.

03/08/2021

Choosing junk (or unhealthy) foods increases your risk of chronic disease. Follow this link to learn more about choosing nutritious and balanced foods.

Elegir alimentos chatarra (o no saludables) aumenta el riesgo de padecer enfermedades crónicas. Siga este enlace para aprender más sobre cómo elegir alimentos nutritivos y balanceados.

https://go.ncsu.edu/livingwelltueligesloquecomes

03/05/2021

Do you struggle with overpaying at the grocery store? Shopping your pantry first and creating meal plans from that list is a great option to reduce your grocery bills. Using the ingredients you already have on hand, create a shopping list of additional items needed. Be sure to stick to your list! Online ordering is a helpful tool to stick to just your list. If you shop in-store, wait until after you’ve eaten, so you aren’t tempted to buy food that looks appetizing at that moment.

03/04/2021

At The Table 03/02/21

Time to get sloppy! I am finally sharing one of my all time favorite recipes from my favorite blogger, Lillie Eats and Tells. The Sloppy Joe Skillet has become a staple in my house. You would never guess it's loaded with veggies, uses ground turkey in place of beef, and takes your Sloppy Joe to the next level!
https://youtu.be/79ypUvM-kpU

Time to get sloppy! I am finally sharing one of my all time favorite recipes from my favorite blogger, Lillie Eats and Tells. The Sloppy Joe Skillet has beco...

03/03/2021

03/01/2021

The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month these professionals (FCS) share tips to help individuals and families gain knowledge and skills to help them lead full and productive lives.
Read all about Living Well month here:
https://fcs.ces.ncsu.edu/2021/02/march-is-living-well-month-4/
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La Asociación Nacional de Extensión de Ciencias de la Familia y el Consumidor (NEAFCS) ha declarado el mes de marzo el mes para Vivir Mejor. Durante este mes los profesionales de FCS comparten consejos para ayudar a las personas y a las familias a adquirir conocimientos y habilidades que les ayudarán a llevar una vida plena y productiva. Lea más aquí:
https://go.ncsu.edu/living_well_espanol

02/26/2021

02/25/2021

Show your heart some love by preparing tasty, nutritious meals. DASH is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps you eat heart-healthy for life. This #HeartMonth, find delicious recipes here https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov/ and share your favorites using #OurHearts!
You know we have you covered on this one! Stay tuned for some excellent health education workshops coming up next month!

Show your heart some love by preparing tasty, nutritious meals. DASH is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps you eat heart-healthy for life. This #HeartMonth, find delicious recipes here https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov/ and share your favorites using #OurHearts!
You know we have you covered on this one! Stay tuned for some excellent health education workshops coming up next month!