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Mother's Day Child Safety Event

According to the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force of the NC General Assembly, there were 319 child injury deaths in 2020, a 15 percent increase from 2019. Child safety is everyone's…

Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing Is Available

Canning season is upon us! For the sake of food safety please schedule an appointment to bring your pressure canner to the N.C. Cooperative Extension-Richmond County Center office to have the dial…

Black Eyed Peas and Okra: Foods of the African Diaspora

February is the month designated to recognize and celebrate the history and achievements of African Americans. In every culture food is a major part of its identity. In every society, food has a…

Money Saving Strategies

As food prices continue to soar, our friends at Morefood.org and More in My Basket have these tips to help you save food dollars.What is your household currently doing to ensure you stay within…

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Raising Confident, Competent Children

Happy New Year! Let's make the year 2022 the best ever! Start the year with an awesome opportunity to polish your positive parenting skills!You can help your child become confident and successful –…

Prevent Lung Cancer: Test for Radon

Press Release from NCDHHSJanuary 2022 is National Radon Action Month.January is National Radon Action Month. Each year upwards to 22,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer. Roughly 54 percent…

The Benefits of Aging Actively

October 4–9 2021, we recognized National Active Aging Week. During this week we promoted the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle throughout the life cycle. Older adults are encouraged to engage in…