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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Tostadas Recipe

I was recently joined by my good friend and colleague, Michelle Estrada, for two of our November At the …

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All Things Pumpkin

Happy fall y’all! How fortunate are we that we get all four seasons here in NC? I love when …

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Baked Ziti Recipe

If you’re looking for a recipe with minimal ingredients or prep work, this is the recipe for you! This …

Marinade

Basic Marinades

Marinating is an easy way to add great flavor to roasted meats and vegetables in no time! Use these …

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Mexican Street Corn Salsa

I made this Mexican Street Corn Salsa from Lillie Eats and Tells for the first time on our family …

Quick Burrito Bowl

Looking for an easy throw-together dinner, or a quick meal for lunch? This Quick Burrito Bowl from our Med …

Four Reasons You May Feel Stuck

Setting goals for oneself can be tough, especially when they’re not being achieved. Not only can this impact one’s …

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Grilling Safely at Home

It’s always important to follow good hygiene practices when handling or preparing food for yourself and others, whether you …

Berry Smoothie

Try Some of Nature's Candy!

Have you ever made up your mind that you are going to stop eating sweets? I mean completely cut …

Take Your Health Off the Shelf!

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This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …

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Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …

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Application for Community Gardening Assistance

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Community Garden Asset Inventory

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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