North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Pitt County

09/10/2026

We are pod blasting at Tucker and Sons in Belvoir today until 12. Pod blasting helps us make harvesting decisions based on peanut maturity. The darker the shell color the more mature the nut

09/08/2026

Come join us at JP Davenport today for Peanut Pod blasting. Our first look at the samples are showing peanuts will be ready to dig within the next two weeks

09/01/2026

Recipe for Stuffed Cabbage Soup and Fermented Cucumber Pickles! What's in season in September? When fruits and vegetables are harvested at their peak, they are bursting with natural sweetness and essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a vibrant addition to any meal.

Happy September! Fall will be making an official appearance this month, along with football season, cooler weather and back-to-school routines.Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive. Knowing…

08/07/2026

Great job Jamie!

Youth in Pitt County are learning about protein with EFNEP Educator, Jamie! Learn more about the creative ways Jamie is teaching kids to be healthy!

https://efnep.ces.ncsu.edu/news/protein-iron-and-active-play-learning-nutrition-the-hands-on-way/

07/21/2026

Yesterday was the NCSU Extension Summer Intern Showcase. Congratulations to our intern Anné, who (along with the other interns across the state) shared a poster at the showcase highlighting her summer experience with Extension. As Anné's time with us winds down, we want to thank her for the energy and enthusiasm she brought to her work all summer long!

07/15/2026

07/02/2026

Despite some recent rainfall, Pitt County and much of our state continues to be impacted by drought conditions. Extension has resources to help offer support to those affected, be it farmers, livestock producers, home gardeners, and more.

Drought is one of the most common and costly weather-related challenges facing North Carolina agriculture. NC State Extension provides research-based resources and expert guidance to help…