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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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May Is Strawberry Month

Spring is strawberry season here in North Carolina, and it’s a big deal for our state! NC currently ranks …

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Start to Be S.M.A.R.T

The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences recognizes the month of March as “Living Well Month”. What …

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Assess to Reinvest in Your Health!

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SafePlates for Farmers' Markets

Register Now! SafePlates for Farmers’ Markets This February, we are offering our SafePlates for Farmers Markets program! This class is …

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Gifts From the Kitchen

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Touchdown Leftovers!

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Sanford Farmers' Market Canceled

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Hunger Action Month

September Is Hunger Action Month

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Harvest Highlight: Watermelons

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Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

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Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

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Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

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