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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.

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Holiday Food Safety Hints

Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? If you are like me there are probably dozens of items left …

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Fall Self-Care Series

As we begin to work back towards our normal fall routines of school and work, let us not forget …

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Seafood Cook Along

As the summer progresses do you find yourself craving more and more local seafood? But are you burnt out …

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Mental Health Pop-Up Series

May is Mental Health month and N.C. Cooperative Extension wants to help you take care of your mental health. …

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Herbs and Spices Cook Along

Are you ready to get back in the Extension Kitchen? Well, we are ready to welcome you back! Join …

2020 Report to the People

In 2020, COVID-19 presented many hurdles and changes to daily life, but something that did not change was the service …

Cover photo for 2021 Virtual Women’s Health Fair

2021 Virtual Women’s Health Fair

May 9–15 is National Women’s Health Week. N.C. Cooperative Extension in Pasquotank County is hosting a Virtual Women’s Health …

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6-Week Virtual Yoga Series

Would you like to relax, stretch, and win some cool prizes? Join us for our FREE 6-week virtual yoga …

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It’s Your Heart; Take Care of It!

Friday, February 5 is “National Wear Red Day” in support of Women’s Heart Health. Cardiovascular disease is the No. …

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Live Monthly Food Demos!

Do you love learning new recipes and cooking techniques? Would you like to try new vegetables and really enjoy …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources

This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …

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Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …

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Application for Community Gardening Assistance

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Community Garden Asset Inventory

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables

This measurement guide is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives …

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Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—An Example

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives a …

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—Blank

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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