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Home & Family
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Energize With Pasta
Spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic bread is a traditional family favorite. Simple, inexpensive and accepted by all. And …
Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
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4-H Offers Summer Programs for Youth
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Caldwell County Farmers Markets
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Mushroom Beef Burgers for Grilling Season
Almost everyone loves a good burger. One of my favorite patties is a hybrid, made with mushrooms and lean …
Pandemic-Friendly Service Projects for Youth, Others
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April & May Discounts for Compost Bins
I have tried out two dozen types of compost bins at my Compost Learning Lab at NC State University and these …
Flood Insurance and New Risk Rating Plan
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Herter-O'Neal Scholarship for Business Students
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Yummy Indian-Inspired Chana Masala!
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March Is Living Well Month
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Bee on the Lookout for Carpenter Bees
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
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- Healthy Homes
- Home Energy Conservation
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
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- Center for Universal Design
- National eXtension Initiative
- North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
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