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 …
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.
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 …
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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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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Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …