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The Lee County Center Local Foods contact is Meredith Favre.

The Wonders of Watermelons

There is nothing like biting into a juicy, sweet slice of cold watermelon during our hot and humid summertime! …

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Sign-Up for Ag Week Events!

Register to attend one or several of the events for our third annual Ag. Week. Our theme this year is “Farm …

Cover photo for Grower-Buyer Event Coming April 3rd!

Grower-Buyer Event Coming April 3rd!

Are you a business, organization, or institution looking to source local foods for your store, employees, clients or students? …

Hoppin’ to the New Year!

Written by Sarah Beck, 2023-2024 Food-Inspired Resilience and Equity Intern for the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center The …

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Lee County Muscadine Pruning 2024

N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center is excited to partner with local muscadine grower, AK Griffin, in Broadway …

Seaweed Might Save Your Steak!

Written by Sarah Beck, 2023-2024 Food-Inspired Resilience and Equity Intern for the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center One …

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