Women's Virtual Spring Health Fair
May 9–15 is National Women’s Health Week. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Pasquotank County is hosting a 2021 Virtual Women’s Health …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Diabetes, Food and Me
Do you have diabetes? Need help learning how to control your diabetes? Do you wonder what foods are safe …
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Who wants to learn more about the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Programs? Do you have questions about what …
Extension: Tips for Working From Home
Many of us are going through many changes in the last weeks. For me, working at home is the …
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 …
Albemarle GetFit
Are you looking to increase your physical activity? If so, Albemarle GetFit is for you. Join us for one …
Prescription Drug Assistance Available for Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries
Please read the following news release and if you qualify or if you are not sure if you qualify …
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, …
Need Ideas for Spring / Summer Recipes??
Join us for our Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. You will learn about: Meal Planning Healthy Snacks Quick Meals Incorporating Physical Activity as …
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 …
ServSafe Certification Class
A ServSafe course will be held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Pasquotank County Center, located at 1209 McPherson Street, Elizabeth …
Happy National Avocado Day!
July 31 is National Avocado Day. Avocados are a good source of healthful (monounsaturated) fat and potassium. Mono and …
Fall Into Fitness
Research shows that seasons can have a direct effect on your physical activity. For many people, staying active and remaining …
2019 Cooking with Gusto
N.C. Cooperative Extension Centers in Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank, Perquimans and Tyrrell County invite you to …
"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 …
Della Hicks Is Recognized for High Achievement
Pictured left to right: Suzanne P. Van Rijn Extension Associate Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Department of Agricultural …
Food and Nutrition Classes Offered
Pasquotank County Cooperative Extension will be offering 4 Food and Nutrition Classes beginning in June. Cook Smart, Eat Smart …
Nov 2 National Deviled Egg Day
Deviled Egg Make-over Here in the South, we are famous for one of the most delicious egg dishes ever created …
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 …
EFNEP Program Assistant Wins Awards
Della Hicks, EFNEP Program Assistant wins the highest award given by the NCAEPAAT and also the Communicator Award. EFNEP …
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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