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Medicare Scam Alert

URGENT SCAM ALERT: NORTH EASTERN NC SENIORSThe Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is warning Medicare beneficiaries in our region about a new, high-pressure cold-call scam…

Safe Plates food safety class poster with chef, buffet photos, cost $125, Nov 19–20, 2025

Safe Plates for Food Managers

The Chowan County Cooperative Extension will offer the Safe Plates for the Food Safety Managers Certificate program on November 19-20, 2025. The cost of the class is $125. Register Online via…

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July Water Challenge

Hydration is super important to stay healthy. This challenge encourages participants to drink 64 oz of water daily from July 7th to July 31st.N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center will be…

Pickled Beets Canning Class — July 23, 2025, 5:30–7:30 PM, Chowan County Ag. Center

Pickled Beets Class

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center will be hosting a Pickled Beets Canning Class on July 23, 2025 on the basics of making pickles. In this class we will have hands on canning…

Fig Jam Class, Aug 20, 2025, 5:30–7:30 pm, Chowan County Ag. Center, 730 N. Granville St, Edenton NC

Fig Jam Class

N.C. The Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center, will host a Canning Class on August 20, 2025, covering basic Hot Water Bath Canning while making Fig Jam. In this class, we will have hands-on…

Intro to Canning workshop May 28 2025 at Chowan County Cooperative Extension, 5:30–7:30 pm, Free

Intro to Canning

Canning is a method of preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers to prevent spoilage. It allows people to enjoy seasonal produce throughout the year and can be a rewarding way to save…

Seeking applicants for the 2025 R.M. "Pete" Thompson Scholarship, chowan.ces.ncsu.edu

Pete Thompson Ag Scholarship Seeking Applicants

The R.M. “Pete” Thompson Scholarship is a scholarship awarded every year to a youth from Chowan County who is pursuing higher education concentrating on studies related to Agriculture and Natural…

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Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Class

Come join us for a Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Class at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center. This class is a basic biscuit-making class where participants will learn about the basics…

Going green for your health flyer, March 13, 2025; Lucky Succulents w/ Kellie Binnicker; Cost $10

Going Green for Your Health

Join us to learn about Food Prepping ideas, make 5 days of salad in a jar, and Lucky SucculentsFood prepping, especially making salads in a jar, is a great way to stay organized and eat healthy…

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Introduction to Beekeeping

Introduction to Beekeeping hosted by the Beekeepers of Chowan County. If you are interested in learning about Beekeeping, this class will get you on the right road to get started. This will be a…