Beaufort County Family & Consumer Sciences

10/15/2026

Join us for a nutrition series to learn about phytochemicals and how they affect your health! In this three-part series, we will learn what phytochemicals are, where they are found, how to cook with phytochemicals and how our bodies use them to stay healthy. Each class will include a food demonstration, activity, and take-home resources for boosting these amazing powerhouses in your diet.
🫐Class dates are Thursdays December 3, 10, and 17 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and will be held at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Beaufort County Center
🫐Classes are FREE to attend
🫐To register and for more information visit our website: go.ncsu.edu/beaufortphyto

10/12/2026

Let’s roast tromboncino squash 😋

These can be harvested in the summer and are similar to zucchini. If they are left to ripen, they are more like butternut squash. They were good just roasted but would be delicious over a fall salad!

09/21/2026

Let’s make & freeze basil pesto 🍃
Recipe from Rutgers University
For one batch -
2 cups basil, 2 garlic cloves, 2 Tbs each of parm cheese, olive oil, toasted walnuts

09/17/2026

Popcorn fresh from the garden 😋

09/16/2026

Walkin’ Washington 👣
Fridays at 12:15 p.m. to the left of the Washington-Beaufort Chamber of Commerce. See you there!

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

Fall weather 🤝 Salads
Apple Arugula Salad with Maple Pecans & Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Recipe from Lorie | Super Simple Recipes

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! We are closed today, September 7, for the holiday!

05/11/2026

Louise Hinsley is retiring from Extension after 41 years! She was a 4-H Agent for 33 years and for the past 8 years she has been the FCS Agent here in Beaufort County. For those of you who know and love her, please join us as we celebrate her retirement!

Please make sure to RSVP by May 29th.

If you can't come in person, you can mail her a card and address it to:

155A Airport Rd
Washington, NC 27889.