Warm Up With Mexican Inspired Soup
The temperatures are starting to drop, which means lots of us are ready for soup! A delicious one to …
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.
A Healthy Taste of Mexico!
Mexican food is as diverse as it is delicious, but how healthy is it? Traditional recipes are healthier than …
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15 every year in the United States, we honor the contributions of Latino and …
Burrito Bowl
This dish has everything you love about a burrito. Use this formula (rice + beans + salsa + slaw) …
Part 2 - Meal Prep 101
Tips and Tricks for a Better Meal Prep Experience: It may be difficult at first and take a little more …
Quarantine in Comfort Cooking Kit
The Dare County 4-H and Dare County Family & Consumer Science programs are partnering to offer a free Grab N’ …
Meal Prep 101
Always wanted to be a meal prepper, but never got around to doing it? What supplies do you need? …
Hope4NC Helpline
The Hope4NC Helpline (1-855-587-3463) is a statewide resource for North Carolinians experiencing stress and trauma from COVID or disasters, like Hurricane …
Food Benefits During COVID-19
The attached digital flyer provides more information for WIC participants about auto-issuance and using their food benefits during COVID-19. …
Mom's Zucchini Bread
Who has an abundance of zucchini in your garden, raise your hand? Who has an abundance of zucchini in …
Summer Green Bean Salad
This is the perfect summer recipe! It is one of the best salads to make when the corn is …
5-Minute Healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt
Today, July 17, is National Peach Ice Cream Day! If you want to celebrate on a lighter note, try …
Clean Eating Almond Blueberry Salad
July is blueberry month! Almond Blueberry Salad is simple and can be eaten alone, as a side or a …
Preparing for a COVID-19 Outbreak
Infection numbers are currently rising. Are you prepared for an outbreak in your town, community or home? How can …
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
We’re in hurricane season and have already had several named storms. According to experts, this perhaps will be an …
Dare County 4-H Summer Fit Trip
Registration Due: July 10, 2020 FREE exercise kits are FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED to the first 40 participants to sign up. These …
Dine With Your Dog
Our furbabies are part of the family! They are there for us when we’re happy, sad, lonely or need …
We're Crazy About Strawberries!
We’re all enjoying the plentiful harvests of strawberries in North Carolina! Enjoy 3 simple recipes to utilize those strawberries this …
Med Instead of Meds - Rethink Your Sweets M E
Too many sweets can cause a variety of health issues and weight gain. To keep it under control, limit …
Springtime Means Herb Time
Whether they came from your garden or the store, fresh herbs can add that “something special” to your meals. …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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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