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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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Sneaky Meatballs

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Camp Cook Play

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Learn About the CLOVER Study

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Added Sugars

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Sneaky Zucchini

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Prepare for Preserving Foods

If preserving food is in your plans for this summer, take some time to insure you have the correct …

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Plant-Based Eating

I recently was able to participate in a continuing education program with our Extension Master Food Volunteers from North Carolina …

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Preserving Herbs

In last week’s column I talked about harvesting basil at the N.C. Cooperative Extension office’s garden at the Government …

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Basil and Pesto

The fabulous basil planted at our N.C. Cooperative Extension Office was ready to be harvested. Our Extension Master Food …

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Cutting Boards that Make the Cut

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Getting to Know Quinoa

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