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4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.

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Angie Lawrence speaking at a workshop for SCAPNC in-service training

SCAPNC Workshop

Angie Lawrence, our dedicated Brunswick County EFNEP nutrition educator, led a dynamic opening workshop for the SCAPNC in-service training …

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Peeling a Hard-Cooked Egg

A couple weeks ago I overheard a woman sharing how she found the “secret” to peeling hard-cooked eggs. Her …

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Gleaning Blueberries

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Label Dates Waste Food

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