OBX Living Series|Peach Butter Class
N.C. Cooperative Extension is holding a Peach Butter class July 11, 2019, from 10 a.m.– noon at the N.C. …
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.
OBX Living Series
The OBX Living Series, a program of Dare County NC Cooperative Extension, is designed for youth and adults who …
2019 Northeastern NC Craft Workshop
The 2019 Northeastern NC Craft Workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at …
Master Gardener Volunteers of Dare County Win International Award
Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County have earned international recognition for having a significant impact in our community. At …
2018 Dare County N.C. Cooperative Extension Report to the People
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Dare County addressed the Board of Commissioners to share impacts from the 2018 program year. …
International Master Gardener Search for Excellence Award
Congratulations Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County on your 1st place winning entry in the International Master Gardener …
Would you like to learn more about gardening? Check out the Library Garden Series!
Would you like to learn more about gardening? You can by attending the Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Dare County’s Library …
Innovations in Economic Development Through Local Foods Event
Innovations in Economic Development through Local Foods TWO REGIONAL EVENTS FOCUSING ON MARICULTURE There are separate registration links for each of …
New Ag Tech in Dare County
We are happy to announce Amy Jordan as our new Agricultural Technician Program Assistant. She is a recent transplant …
Hurricane Preparedness
A good rule of thumb with any potential disaster is to hope for the best, but plan for the …
YouthVoice 2018 Delegate
Congratulations to Madison Sawyer for representing Dare County as the delegate for the 2018 YouthVoice Summit. North Carolina 4-H …
N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum VOTE
The North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association has announced that the N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on …
Dare Master Gardener Receives Award!
Local resident and Master Gardener℠ volunteer, Chris Stadther, received a 2018 NCEMGVA Outstanding Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Award on June …
Congratulations Master Gardeners!
Dare County’s hardworking Master Gardeners have received state recognition for their creative and inspirational educational programing. The statewide 2018 NC Extension …
Pesticide Collection Event in Dare County a Success!
Thank you to Dare County homeowners for their great response to the Pesticide Collection event on Tuesday, April 3, that …
Mini Dirt Diggers First Spring Meeting!
The partnership between Mano al Hermano and 4-H has blossomed into a second year! The Mini Dirt Diggers 4-H …
Mailing Food Gifts
Whether you are mailing Christmas goodies to your grandchildren in the next state or your soldier across the ocean, …
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- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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