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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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Lee County 4-H Flavor Fighters

Teaching kids how to cook is one way to create a healthy foundation for their futures. According to the …

Sanford Farmers Market

We are fortunate to live in a part of the state that offers a diversity of agricultural products all …

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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 …

Sauté the Flavors of Spring

Spring has sprung and so have its flavors! Maximize the flavors and colors by simply sautéing. This word is …

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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!

Based on trend studies done by Statista, today’s most popular New Years’ Resolutions made each year are people wanting …

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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

A recent holiday spending report from the National Retail Federation outlined that the average expected amount spent on gifts …

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Touchdown Leftovers!

Do you have a game plan for those leftovers so they don’t end up being wasted? Feeding America estimates that 108 …

Sanford Farmers' Market Canceled

Due to inclement weather, the Sanford Farmers’ Market will not be open Saturday, October 1. Please plan to visit …

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A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People

This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …

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This FactSheet provides a guide to understanding and addressing PFAS in our communities, which may …

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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

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

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Food Pantry Produce Markets

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

4/5/23Local Foods