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Shopping for Fruits and Vegetables
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NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
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COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is of concern across North Carolina, the country, and the globe. To learn ways to keep you …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
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COVID-19: NC Court Trial Dates Continued for 30 Days; Administrative Offices Remain Open
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Black Jewels
by Je’wel Lucas Je’wel Lucas is a 20 year old visual artist who creates art to inspire and encourage others. …
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Take Control in the New Year
Happy New Year Everyone! Every year individuals make New Year’s Resolutions and every year 2 out of 3 people give …
Maintaining and Expanding Gardens in the Winter
When winter rolls around, trees have lost their leaves, grasses have turned brown and our ground has hardened. Most …
Radon Webinar Series
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Master Gardener Volunteer Classes Beginning Soon
Have you ever thought about learning more about flowers, trees, shrubs, gardens, and lawns? Have you ever considered taking …
Intentions Instead of Resolutions for a Fresh Year
The beginning of the calendar year seems like a natural time for self-reflection. Time to ponder what is going …
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