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Food Bank Tour and Lots of Turnips

Our Extension Master Food Volunteers recently toured the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. This food bank is located …

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Vacuum Packing

Vacuum sealers or vacuum packing machines are popular and frequently found in home kitchens. Their main purpose is to remove …

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Microwave Mythbusters

It’s time for some more MythBusters from the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PSFE). This is a group of …

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Pecan Tree Selection

Pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) are relatively affordable and bring beauty, shade, and food to your landscape. Cultivar selection is …

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NC State Pesticide School

If you have been considering taking the exam to become a pesticide applicator, please join Brunswick County Cooperative Extension …

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More on the Med

In last week’s column I wrote about the Med Instead of Meds program developed by our nutrition team at …

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Start Off With a Med Salad

If you’re looking for a more healthful way of eating as you start the new year, consider the Mediterranean …

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