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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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March Is National Nutrition Month™

Each year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics organizes a month-long celebration for National Nutrition Month™. This year the …

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Germy Spice Containers

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National School Breakfast Week

Next week March 6-10 is National School Breakfast week. Here in Brunswick County, our schools are celebrating by having …

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Bananas and Banana Peels

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Soup-Er Bowl

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Healthier Pasta

I know lots of people shy away from eating pasta because they think it is unhealthy, usually because of …

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Food and Working Out

If your New Year’s resolution is to add some (or more) fitness to your life, it’s important to keep in …

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EMFVs Tour the Food Bank

Last month, Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFVs) and the Family and Consumer Science team members from Brunswick and New Hanover …

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Change Your Exercise Routine

Bringing in a new year always is the time when people think about making positive changes to their lifestyle. Adding …

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