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2026 Beginner Beekeeper Grant Program

Nash County Farm Bureau Beginner Beekeeper Grant ProgramApplication Deadline Monday, Feb. 9th, 2026 The objective of this program is to teach both youth and young adults the art of beekeeping and…

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Fall Comfort Foods

As the mornings start to have a slight chill in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn colors, and fall to the ground we are easily reminded that a new season is upon us. We are entering into…

SUMMER COOKOUTS BASIC FOOD SAFETY: hygiene; avoid 41°F–135°F; cook to proper temp; sanitize surfaces

Summer Cookout Safety

It is summer! Some things that come to mind when I hear the word summer are; pool, beach, no school, hot, gardening, fresh fruits and vegetables, and cookouts. Cookouts are a tradition of summer to…

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2025 Home Food Preservation Classes - Register Now

Join us for a series of home food preservation classes that will include learning to can sweet spreads, a salsa class, and how to pressure can. Canning is an art and a fun skill to learn.…

Mason jars of canned fruit with text "Save the Dates" for 2025 Home Food Preservation workshops.

2025 Home Food Preservation Classes - Save the Dates

It will be canning season again very soon. Please save these dates for our upcoming home food preservation programs. Each program will be offered twice. We will offer a daytime and an evening…

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Wild Game Extravaganza

It's time to show off your wild food cooking skills!Our first annual Wild Foods Cooking Contest.Hosted by Nash and Edgecombe Counties Family and Consumer Sciences Program. Event will be held at the…

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Family Fitness Program

Let this summer be the summer you and your family take back your health and join us for five fun sessions of family fitness. This program is more than a physical fitness program as families will work…

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2024 Home Food Preservation Classes - Classes are Full

All of the Home food Preservation Classes for Summer of 2024 are full.Join us for a series of home food preservation classes that will include learning to can sweet spreads, a pickling class, and how…

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Farmers Market - Open Saturdays

1006 Peachtree Street in Rocky MountMarket HoursSATURDAYS from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. April through DecemberTUESDAYS from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. May, June & JulyShop Fresh. Shop Local. Shop…

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Med Instead of Meds

Eating like those who live in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease risk of many chronic diseases. The Mediterranean-style eating pattern incorporates the basics of…