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Food Science Extension

The NC State University Department of Food Science's extension group is dedicated to improving the lives of NC citizens through research, extension education and outreach regarding food, food safety and food processing. With…READ THE REST »

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Hands-On Food Preservation Classes 2013

Learn how to safely preserve foods at home with classes on basic water bath and pressure canning techniques, pickling, and making jams and jellies. Melinda Houser, FCS Agent, will lead the class and students MORE »Posted: 5/9/13

Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a division of the NC Department of Insurance. The purpose of SHIIP is to provide free, unbiased counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare MORE »Posted: 4/3/13

Radon Awareness Month

January is National Radon Action Month.  Tasteless and odorless, radon is a radioactive gas that is naturally produced as uranium in the soil breaks down.  Harmless outside, radon can accumulate and reach harmful levels MORE »Posted: 12/21/12
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Putting Small Acreage to Work

     If you are looking for ways to make a living or supplement your income off of your land, we invite you to attend the Putting Small Acreage to Work Conference on January 26, MORE »Posted: 12/21/12
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Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a program that will: Explore behaviors that help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Identify strategies to help you eat smart and move more. Show you MORE »Posted: 12/13/12
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Annual Plant Sale!

The annual Cooperative Extension plant sale is now underway.  Blueberry bushes and muscadine grape vines will be available at $7 per plant.  To order, complete the form and send your payment to the Extension MORE »Posted: 12/12/12
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Locals Discuss Local Food Impacts

A diverse group of farmers, customers, and representatives from the county schools, hospital, Department of Social Services and Health Department met in December 2012 to discuss local food in Lincoln County.  On the agenda MORE »Posted: 12/11/12
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Lincoln County Talks Local Food

Would you be interested in influencing local food policy and resources in Lincoln County?  People who work, eat or live in Lincoln County with an interest in local food at any level are welcome. MORE »Posted: 11/27/12
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4-H Poultry Judging/Avian BowlTue May 28, 2013
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Where:
James W. Warren Citizen Center, Lincolnton, NC
— 3 days away
Lincoln County 4-H Livestock ClubTue May 28, 2013
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where:
Northbrook Community Center, Vale
— 4 days away
4-H Awards and Opportunities WorkshopThu May 30, 2013
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM Where:
James W. Warren Citizen Center, Lincolnton, NC
— 6 days away
4-H - College Trek - AprilMon Jun 10 - Fri Jun 14, 2013 Where:
James W. Warren Citizen Center, Lincolnton and Catawba County 4-H office, Newton
— 2 weeks away
College Bound!Mon Jun 10, 2013
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM— 2 weeks away
Recycle "ART"ireTue Jun 11, 2013 @ 9:00 AM -
Thu Jun 13, 2013 @ 2:00 PM Where:
James W. Warren Citizen's Center Kitchen
— 2 weeks away
Livestock Judging ClinicThu Jun 13 - Fri Jun 14, 2013 Where:
Raleigh, NC
— 3 weeks away
Healthy Champion Challenge 2013 (5 Day)Mon Jun 17, 2013 @ 9:00 AM -
Thu Jun 20, 2013 @ 3:00 PM Where:
James W. Warren Citizen's Center Kitchen
— 3 weeks away
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