Cook Smart, Eat Smart
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Health & Nutrition
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.
Med Instead of Meds
Interested in eating the Mediterranean way, but not sure where to start? The Med Instead of Meds class series …
Food Preservation Series 2019
Join us for a series on the various methods of preserving food. We’ll be covering water-bath canning, pressure canning, …
Outdoor Cooking Food Safety
Prepare as much as you can in your kitchen: One of the biggest concerns with outdoor cooking is ensuring the …
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Grilling Tips
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- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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