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 …
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.
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 …
Aging With Gusto Conference
NC 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 …
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 …
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Prevent Medicare Fruad
Senior Medicare Protrol: Prevent Medicare Fruad Cllick link below for next session Senior Medicare Protrol …
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County Extension Programs
Information Portals
- 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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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition
Good Agricultural Practices for the Production and Handling of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, and Blueberry
Maintaining good sanitation throughout production and handling of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries is important. …
2 weeks ago
Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide
There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …
3/27/19 — Local Foods
Care and Planting of Ginseng Seed and Roots
This factsheet covers propagating (by seed and by transplant) ginseng, which requires a period of …
2/21/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes
This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …
2/5/19 — Local Foods
Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …
1/29/19 — Local Foods
Gleaned Sweetpotatoes: Storage, Recipes, and Quick Facts
Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
12/5/18
Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
This publication discusses the environmental, economic, health, and community benefits that local food systems provide …
11/14/18 — Local Foods
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …