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Soft-Shell with a side of CSA

Published - April 15, 2026 Read
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Make Your Grains Whole

Published - April 15, 2026 Read
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Gas is No Excuse

Published - April 8, 2026 Read

News From Brunswick County Center

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Golden A Awards Ceremony

Published - April 1, 2026

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A Simple Coastal Meal

Published - March 30, 2026

Extension Master Food volunteers
How to Become an Extension Master Food Volunteer

Published - March 24, 2026

Extension Food Master volunteers
Become a Master Food Volunteer

Published - March 23, 2026

Local Motive Mobile Farmers Market
Eat Smart with MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts Label

Published - March 20, 2026

Med Instead of Meds berry overnight oats
Overnight Oatmeal Safety

Published - March 13, 2026

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Risky Kitchen Habits

Published - March 3, 2026

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Shaker of Salt

Published - February 20, 2026

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News From NC State Extension

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Summer Savings are In-Season

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
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Learning Labels, Stretching Budgets

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC Steps to Health
Farm in Western NC
Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Published - April 16, 2026

From: NC FarmLink
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2026 Strawberry IPM Guide is now available!

Published - April 16, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Internship Available at Research & Extension Center in Mills River, NC

Published - April 16, 2026

From: New Crops & Organics
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When Essential Services Move Online, Trusted Help Matters

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Community Development
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Farm to Fridge - a Wonderful Model in Granville County

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Gardening
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Grower Input Needed: Survey on Tobacco and/or Strawberry Diseases in NC

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
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Fungicide Program Considerations For Spring Disease Management in Strawberries

Published - April 15, 2026

From: Strawberry Growers Information
Wendy Gantt of Alliance Health, #PassTheMicYouth Co-Director Maru Gonzalez, Kim Roberts from Town of Cary, and Carlos Moses from Wake County 4-H.
#PassTheMicYouth Honored with NC State’s Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award

Published - April 13, 2026

From: Family and Consumer Science Program
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