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When you have the luxury of going to the store often, shopping for fruits and vegetables is not that …
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5 Essential Rules of Cooking Have a good knife and cutting board. Having 1 or 2 good knives is important. …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
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Making Grain Bowls With Chef Ellen Clevenger-Firley
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COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is of concern across North Carolina, the country, and the globe. To learn ways to keep you …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
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Please check out what’s happening in February 2020 and mark your calendar for upcoming events. 4-H Newsletter_February …
Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
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4-H January Newsletter
There is a lot going on to start off the new year. Volunteers and youth, please remember to update …
4-H Exchange Program
Are you interested in hosting an exchange student or adult chaperone this summer? VISIT the N.C. 4-H website for more …
4-H Winter Enrichment
Saturday, January 11, 2020 Load van: 8:30–8:45 a.m., return around 5 p.m. Registration Cost: $20 Registration Deadline: January 3 …
HomeGrown: Short Video Answers From NC State Extension
From Timely Tips to the Latest Discoveries At Homegrown you will find nutritious seasonal recipes, gardening tips and information on …
Hands to Larger Service
Richmond County 4-H is a youth development program designed to help kids between the ages of 5 and 18 …
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FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
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