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At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
Rhonda Sherman posted this article that was authored by Carla Davis: June 29, 2017 | Author: Carla Davis, NC State University Sustainability Office You …
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
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- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
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- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
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