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4-H Winter PenPal Program - Sign Up Today!
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Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
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Backyard Composting
Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …
Chanel Nestor Joins CRD Team
The NC State University CRD team is excited to welcome Chanel Nestor as the Project Coordinator for the CREATE …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
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NC 4-H Going Abroad?
Are you interested in learning more about the NC 4-H Outbound Exchange Program? NC 4-H has opportunities for current …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Justin G. A. Whitehill!
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Mountain West NC in North Carolina Chosen for Pilot Program Designed to Strengthen Rural Economies
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Mediterranean Salad: A Quick Lunch
Pack lunch made easy! The best way to ensure nutrition on our plate is to plan ahead for days …
EDEN 2020 Annual Meeting
Extension Disaster Education Network Annual Meeting Online September 22–25, 2020 What is Annual Meeting? EDEN’s Annual Meeting is an opportunity for extension professionals …
Women's Lunch & Learn: Setting Your Forest Management Objectives
Mark your calendar for our Women’s Lunch and Learn webinar, Setting Your Forest Management Objectives, on October 6, 2020, …
During Stressful Times, Protect Yourself From Scammers
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. As if a pandemic wasn’t enough, add an earth quake, forest fires, floods, and …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
Introduction to Plant Identification
The Path to Successful Gardening Six Week Course taught by Bryce Lane NCSU Professor & Lecturer Emeritus, Dept. of Horticultural Science Location JC Raulston …
Welcome to the Team Dr. Kelly Oten!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Oten to the NC State Extension Forestry Team! Dr. Kelly Oten is an …
Simple Tomato Sauce
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Almanac Gardener - 32 Years of Excellence
Great Article by Dee Shore about the 30-minute television show and its host Mike Gray. Recordings of Shows available …
Alternatives to Canning: Preserving at Home
Recently, you may have found it a bit difficult to get your hands on the canning supplies you need. …
Food Safety and Disaster Preparedness Resources
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms and other natural disasters can cause power outages or water damage that can put …
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