Eat Smart Move More Classes Offered
Ms. Della Hicks at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Pasquotank County Center is at it again. If you are …
Local Foods
The Pasquotank County Center Local Foods contact is Ellen Owens.
Registration Open for Extension Master Food Volunteer Training
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
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, …
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
Remember our children watch everything we do. Help your child learn to make healthy eating choices. Here are a …
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
Resources
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