Is It Done Yet?
Food Safety is an issue that we often take for granted, yet unsafe food can cause sickness and even …
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.
Registration Open for FREE NC 4-H Summer CAMP OUT! 2020
REGISTER FOR THE CAMP OUT! Registration closes on June 12. Click to view the schedule and session descriptions Registration closes on June …
Med Instead of Meds for Better Health
Med Instead of Meds was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals from NC State University and …
Med Instead of Meds - Change Your Protein
Eat primarily plant-based foods. Replace red meat with plant-based proteins, such as beans and legumes often. Eat seafood at …
Kids Cooking - and Learning! - in the Kitchen
So, here we are, about 1 month into the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. Life as we’ve known it isn’t the …
Med Instead of Meds for Better Health
Med Instead of Meds was created by a group of nutrition and health professionals from NC State University and …
Is the U.S. Food Supply Safe?
Currently there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. Unlike foodborne gastrointestinal …
COVID-19 Update
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Dare County Update: We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Series- POSTPONED
Cook Smart Eat Smart Series April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2020, from 10 a.m.–noon COST: $30 During this 4-week series, participants …
Now Accepting 2020 Herter-O’Neal Scholarship Applications
Nominations are being sought for a $750 scholarship offered by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) …
Save the Date - OBX Living Series!
The OBX Living Series, a program of N.C. Cooperative Extension of Dare County is designed for youth and adults …
Poultry Science Summer Institute
Calling high school students with an interest in poultry science, STEM, agriculture, genetics, nutrition, physiology, veterinary medicine, or NC …
Report to the People
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Dare County invites you to attend our annual Report to the People, Tuesday, February 4, …
Seafood Expo Hooks Record Catch for U.S. Exporters
BRUSSELS, Belgium — U.S. seafood was in high demand at Seafood Expo Global (SEG), generating record 12-month projected sales …
Glyphosate Questions?
In light of the recent jury based court decision in California, N.C. Cooperative Extension agents and NC State University …
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 …
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
More Extension Programs at NC State University
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Helping Children Cope With Stress
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This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
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. …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
This publication includes simple recipes that childcare center cooks and educators can use to engage …
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
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