Celebrate National Cherry Day
National Cherry Day is celebrated on July 16, making it the perfect summertime celebration! There are more than 1,000 …
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.
National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day! Each year on this day, folks combine vanilla or strawberry ice cream, …
MOOOre Milk, Please!
The days are heating up, and that means more time outside. Whether gardening, enjoying a day at the beach, …
June Is National Dairy Month
National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937 as a way to promote drinking milk. It …
It's Blueberry Season!
How about putting a lemony spin on plain blueberry jam and calling it Lemony Blueberry Nectarine Freezer Jam? Imagine eating …
Who's Ready for Another Delicious Meal Kit?
“Med Instead of Meds” was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals from NC State University and …
Spring Into ... Blueberries!
Blueberries are low in fat and sodium, have just 80 calories per cup and contain a category of phytonutrients called …
Spring Into... Greens!
I believe Mother Nature knows Spring is here! The weather is getting consistently warmer and I’ve already seen some …
May Mediterranean Meal Kit - Registration Now Open!
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Dare County is excited to share the next recipes for the Mediterranean Meal Kit series! May …
Strawberry Freezer Jam Class
Any strawberry lovers out there? Are you ready to make some simple yet delicious Strawberry Freezer Jam? There will be a …
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for “Fifth of May”, is an annual celebration many look forward to! Traditionally, it …
2020 Dare County Report to the People
This past year presented challenges but it did not stand in the way of innovation. North Carolina Cooperative Extension, …
April's Mediterranean Meal Kits ~ What's for Breakfast?
This month’s Mediterranean Kit is going to focus on “the most important meal of the day – breakfast!” What …
FREE Pressure Canner Testing
Canning season is right around the corner, so now is the time to have your pressure canner checked for …
Spring Into --- Asparagus!
Have you ever grown asparagus? It’s a pretty intense process. An asparagus crown is planted about 12” deep in …
National "Tater" Day!
If you’re a potato fan, National Tater Day on March 31st is a day to celebrate! This day recognizes …
March is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of …
Celebrate the Luck of the Irish Without Guilt!
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17. This is the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death and the …
March Is National Frozen Food Month
It’s getting close to Spring and I’m looking forward to plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables! But in the …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Extension …
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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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