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"Fowl" Odors: A Benefit of the Country Life
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Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
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Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
Saving Milk
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Fourth Virtual Field Day of 2020
Turf Tips: Review of Turfgrass Pest Issues in a Challenging Year We are hosting another virtual field day on October …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
Written by Debbie Stroud Area Specialized Agent, Consumer & Retails Food Safety I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. …
The Grow Box
A program of Garden fun for your family delivered to your door from North Carolina 4-H and the JC …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
From the Vine - Mosquitos
An evening planned sitting on the patio can be ruined by buzzing and biting mosquitos. The recent rains that …
Time to Crank Up the Grill
Summertime is a great time of year to cook out on the grill, enjoying the sunshine with your friends …
Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Initial Online Training Set for 2020
Would you like to know how to garden more successfully? Do you want to learn about the science of …
What's for Dinner?
Has anyone ever asked you “well what do you eat” or “what does your fridge look like”? I get …
Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
Tips for growing vegetables with children in Early Child Care Centers. Enjoy this recording of a 1-hour webinar on growing …
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