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Dare County Center of NC Cooperative Extension Service |
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County Extension Administrator, Ann Ward ann_ward@ncsu.edu |
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The Cooperative Extension Service is part of a nationwide educational system which involves the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the state land-grant university system and county government. Extension programs often enhance the work of other government and nonprofit agencies which join together to improve the quality of life for county residents. Programs include workshops, seminars, demonstrations, tours, club meetings, retreats, camps, one-on-one consultations, newsletters, brochures, mass media and others. Cooperative Extension Advisory Council - helps in program planning and evaluation, serve as advocates, making connections in the community and referrals, provide guidance and support. Meet quarterly. Programs that are offered through Cooperative Extension Service are: Agriculture, Natural Resources, and
Community and Rural Development focuses on programs which provide
information on coastal environment, tree and lawn care, landscaping,
soils, erosion control, pest management, water quality, waste
management, and pesticide education. Master Contact Susan Ruiz-Evans for schedules and events Family and Consumer Education focuses on human development, child care, food and nutrition, food safety, family resource management, programs are designed to help families improve the quality of life. Contact Amanda Hubbard 4-H and Youth Development helps children learn about every day life skills by interacting in groups, clubs and afterschool programming. Summer and school break camps and enrichment opportunities are provided for students K-5 and middle school. Extension Agent, 4-H: Sandi Brickhouse 4-H SACC (school age children's camp) Coordinator: Samantha Brown 4-H SOS Program Director (middle school youth): Katherine Irby
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