Vance County Cooperative Extension

10/06/2026

Calling all Green Industry Professionals! We're proud to partner with Granville County Cooperative Extension to offer the Northern Piedmont Landscape School!

09/30/2026

Nourishing our bodies through healthy food, regular physical activity, and mental well-being forms the foundation of lifelong health. Want to know more about how our relationship with food affects our health? Find out on Saturday, October 17th at our upcoming Food Farmacy event!

09/25/2026

🌱 Ready to grow your gardening skills?

Join Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T for the Urban Agriculture Showcase, a free hands-on workshop focused on raised-bed gardening. Learn practical techniques to help grow healthy plants and maximize space in urban settings.

📅 Thursday, Oct. 15
⏰ 9 a.m.
📍 University Farm Pavilion
✍🏽 Registration: bit.ly/4y8TY3t

09/25/2026

Please join us in celebrating Annette Roberson, Vance County Cooperative Extension's Administrative Assistant, for winning The Sue Mills Lighthouse Award.

The Sue Mills Lighthouse Award is presented annually by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Administrative Professionals Association (NCCEAPA) to recognize outstanding administrative professionals who demonstrate exceptional service, leadership, and spirit within the organization.

Annette goes above and beyond in our office to ensure we have all we need to work towards our vision of helping to build a brighter future for a healthier Vance County. We are very fortunate to have her on our team!

09/25/2026

09/06/2026

🚨 LAST CALL, SENIORS! 🚨

The The Green Rural Redevelopment Organization GRRO is handing out the LAST 32 Senior Vouchers of the season 🥬🍅 and when they’re gone, they’re GONE! First Come, First Served!

💵 $50 in SFMNP vouchers
📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
🕙 10 AM - 2 PM
📍 GRRO, 300 W. Parkview Dr., Henderson
📞 252-430-7999

Spend them right here with us at the Vance County Regional Farmers’ Market on fresh, local, farm grown produce. 🌽🍑 Real food, real farmers, no middleman!

Tag a senior who needs to see this! 👇 Only 50 left.

08/27/2026

Healthy plants start with healthy soil! Soil testing takes the guesswork out of gardening, farming, and lawn care by showing you exactly what your soil needs. Stop by the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Vance County Center and get started today! For more information or questions about Soil Testing, please contact Michael Ellington at [email protected] or [email protected] or 252-438-8188.

08/27/2026

Let’s be real: the transition from "lazy summer snacks" to "structured school lunches" can feel like a professional sport. 🏃‍♂️💨 Between the morning rush and after-school practice, meal planning isn't just a luxury, it’s a sanity saver!

Here are 3 quick tips to keep your kitchen organized and stretch your food budget to its max this semester:

Pivot to Plant Proteins: Beans, lentils, and eggs are nutritional powerhouses that cost a fraction of meat. 🍳 Swap one beef meal for a bean chili or lentil pasta to see instant savings.
Buy Generic & Bulk: Store brands are often the exact same quality as name brands. Grab large bags of oats or rice instead of pre-packaged cups—you’re paying for the convenience, not the food! 🍚
Shop discount grocery stores: These stores focus on low prices and bare bones store layouts. You may need to bring your own bags.
Shop Your Pantry First: "Inventory night" is a lifesaver. Use that lone jar of sauce or box of crackers before buying more. 🕵️‍♀️
Don’t forget to use your SNAP benefits!

If you need any assistance with the SNAP program, contact the More In My Basket team at 1-855-240-1451 today!

08/19/2026

If you receive SNAP benefits in North Carolina, you can purchase seeds to grow your own food at home. These plants provide vegetables, fruits and herbs, so a single purchase will put food on your table across several months. This is a wonderful way to ensure you can stretch your food budget for as long as possible. 🪴

If you would like to learn more about the SNAP program or need assistance applying for it, contact the More In My Basket team now. They offer a free eligibility screening and application assistance for all North Carolina residents.

Call them today:

📞 1-855-240-1451 (English/Portuguese) 📞 1-888-382-7105 (Spanish)

08/11/2026

With the rise in temperatures this summer, it’s important to increase your water intake. But don’t forget that you can also do that by consuming more high-water content foods. That includes:

🍉 Watermelon, strawberries, oranges, pineapples, cantaloupes, etc.
🥒 Cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, zucchinis, bell peppers, etc.
🧉Fruit smoothies, coconut water, homemade iced tea, etc.

Don’t forget that all of these food items are SNAP-eligible! If you have any questions about SNAP in North Carolina, contact the More In My Basket team toll-free at 1-855-240-1451.