N.C. Cooperative Extension - Carteret County Center

10/30/2026

This week I noticed these brown mushrooms popping up in a yard in my neighborhood. These are mushrooms from Armillaria root rot. If you see these mushrooms at the base of a tree on popping up in the grass, there is a good chance a tree or large shrub in the area has been infected by this root rot. The fungus grows in large roots and eventually grows up the trunk of the tree. When it grows up the trunk of the tree it kills the plant. Be aware of these mushrooms if they are in your yard.

10/27/2026

Check out the information for this great class offered by our neighboring county!!

Upcoming Class! Join us for a Carcass to Canning class. We will be going over field dressing and breaking the animal down, then how to properly store and can the product. THIS WILL BE A HANDS ON CLASS!
More information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996816193989?aff=oddtdtcreator See less

10/23/2026

Come see our FCS agent at the Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market this Saturday morning at 10:00am for a demo on seasonings!

🌿 LIBBY’S LEGACY: A LITTLE FLAVOR, A LOT OF GOOD!

Ready to add some flavor to your kitchen? This Saturday, October 24, Libby’s Legacy at the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market is featuring Healthier Seasonings with a live demonstration by Stephanie Stevenson of NC Cooperative Extension! N.C. Cooperative Extension - Carteret County Center

Discover ways to make everyday meals more flavorful while learning how to use seasonings to bring out the best in your food. Come curious, pick up a few helpful tips, and maybe find a new favorite way to spice things up! Focus is on Pumpkin Spice and Poultry Seasoning but come with your questions about seasonings in general.

A little about Libby’s Legacy: This special market program honors Libby Steadham and her love of gardening, cooking, and sharing good food. Inspired by her cookbook, Seasonal Cooking from the Garden, Libby’s Legacy celebrates fresh ingredients, seasonal cooking, and practical ways to bring more goodness to the table.

📅 Saturday, October 24. Program Starts at 10am, Market opens at 9am
📍 Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market, 300 Courthouse Square, Beaufort

Stop by, learn something new, and add a little extra flavor to your Saturday!

10/20/2026

Get Food Safety Certified with Safe Plates! 🍽️

Are you looking to become a Certified Food Protection Manager? NC State University’s Safe Plates course is coming to Morehead City this fall! Registration: https://go.ncsu.edu/spfm26cc

Passing the exam satisfies the FDA Model Food Code requirement, which is valid in North Carolina and nationwide for up to 5 years. You do not need to be a Carteret County resident to attend!

📅 Class Dates: November 30th – December 1st, 2026
⏰ Class Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (1-hour lunch break on your own)
📝 Exam Date: December 2nd, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Room 306, Carteret County Cooperative Extension (3rd floor of the CMAST building) | 303 College Circle, Morehead City, NC

💵 Registration Fee: $140.00 (Includes course book, practice exam, exam fee, plus light snacks & water during class!)

🌐 Languages & Materials:
• Class instruction is taught in English (course materials available in English or Spanish).
• Exam options available in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Modern Chinese, and Korean (select your preferred language when registering).

♿ Accommodation Requests: Please submit disability-related accommodation requests by November 15th to Stephanie Holloway ([email protected] | 252-222-6374).

Questions?
Contact Stephanie Holloway at [email protected] or 252-222-6374.

10/07/2026

Don’t forget that you can use your SNAP benefits at
some local farmers markets. At the welcome table at the farmers market, ask if they accept EBT as a form of payment. If they do, they should give you a market scrip in exchange for your EBT payment.

Keep in mind that at some markets the option to use EBT depends on the vendor.

Call the More In My Basket team for questions about SNAP at 1-855-240-
1451.

09/29/2026

Looking for a fun, hands-on way to make homemade gifts for the holidays? Join N.C. Cooperative Extension for our Food Gift Series!

Learn how to safely preserve delicious foods using tested recipes and proper home canning methods and leave with jars of your creations ready for holiday gift-giving! 🎄

🍓 Jams & Jellies
📅 Friday, November 6
Learn how to make and safely can jams, jellies, and other sweet spreads using the boiling water canning method for high-acid foods.

🥒 Pickles
📅 Friday, November 13
Learn how to safely make and can pickles using tested recipes and the boiling water canning method.

✨ Each class is hands-on and includes:
• Safe home canning practices
• Tested recipes
• Hands-on food preparation
• Jars of your creations to take home
• Ideas for turning your canned goods into thoughtful holiday gifts 🎁

📍 N.C. Cooperative Extension – Carteret County Center
303 College Circle, MHC | Room 320
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
💲 $10 per class

You can sign up for one class or join us for both!

🎟️ Registration for each class is available through Eventbrite links below:

Jams and jellies: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002171827834?aff=oddtdtcreator

Pickles: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002171856921?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come learn a useful skill, make something delicious, and get a head start on your holiday gift-giving!

09/24/2026

Did you know? You don't have to use your SNAP benefits right away. 💳 🛒

If approved for benefits, you will receive a monthly allotment determined by your local DSS office. Benefits not used by the end of the month can be used the next month, meaning they can add up over time. Keep in mind, however, that benefits not used for 12 months will expire.

For more SNAP-related questions, visit the More In My Basket website at morefood.org.

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our Meat Preservation class!!

Come learn about meat preservation!

09/01/2026

🥩🫙 Ready to learn how to safely preserve meat at home?

Join us for our upcoming Meat Preservation Workshop!

This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of safely preserving meat at home, including important food safety principles, proper equipment, preparation techniques, and research-based preservation methods.

Whether you're new to home food preservation or looking to brush up on your skills, this class is a great opportunity to learn safe, science-based techniques you can use at home!

📅 Date: Friday, September 25th
⏰ Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
📍 Location: Room 320, 303 College Circle, Morehead City

👩‍🍳 What you'll learn:
• Freezing Meat
• Dehydrating Meat (Jerky)
• Canning Meat

Space is limited, so registration is required!

👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meat-preservation-workshop-tickets-1999053530924?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

We hope you'll join us and learn how to preserve your food safely and confidently! 🥩🏠

Come learn about meat preservation!