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Oatmeal Day

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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

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Microwave Mythbusters

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Pecan Tree Selection

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NC State Pesticide School

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Start Off With a Med Salad

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