Cooperative Extension Service's EFNEP Program Celebrates 50 Years!
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) celebrated 50 Years of Excellence at a Conference held May 20-23, 2019, …
Local Foods
The Pasquotank County Center Local Foods contact is Ellen Owens.
Food Preservation Series: Canning 101
Summer is a great time to learn or hone food preservation skills while so many wonderful fruits and vegetables …
Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School
Learn to cook quick meals within your food budget. The Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School will teach you …
2018 Pasquotank Cabbage Variety Trial Showcase
Wednesday, May 16 at the farm of Charles Gray & Sons of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, the Pasquotank Cabbage …
"It's Meal Time, Not Phone Time"
“It’s Meal Time, Not Phone Time” June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August 3rd and 10th Find Tips and Hints to Save …
Food and Nutrition Classes Offered
Pasquotank County Cooperative Extension will be offering 4 Food and Nutrition Classes beginning in June. Cook Smart, Eat Smart …
Healthy Eating the Mediterranean Way Lunch and Learn
Eating the Mediterranean way is both satisfying and delicious! Pasquotank Cooperative Extension will be offering two Lunch and Learn …
Parents Help Children Learn Life-Long Nutrition Habits
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
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Chapter 13. Appendix Contact Information
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Chapter 12. Crop Prediction
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Chapter 11. Spring Frost Control
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Chapter 10. Grapevine Water Relations and Vineyard Irrigation
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Chapter 9. Vine Nutrition
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