Ashe County Christmas Tree Recycling Program!
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Choosing the perfect Christmas tree is always a rewarding experience. Once you get your tree home the following items …
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FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
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Is your family prepared to deal with a hurricane? Are you ready to evacuate quickly if needed? Now is …
North Carolina 4-H Team Competes at Nationals
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What is Ventilation? Ventilation means bringing fresh air into the house from outdoors and getting rid of stale, possibly polluted, …
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Creating a Healthy Home Step 2: Contaminant Free
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June is National Healthy Homes Month: 5 Minutes to a Healthier Home
June is National Healthy Homes Month. This year’s theme is 5 Minutes to a Healthier Home. This them focuses …
June 2019 is National Health Homes Month
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Creating a Healthy Home Step 1: Clean
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