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. …
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2021 Chicken & Rabbit Show
Are you interested in raising chickens and/or rabbits? If so, you should participate in our 4-H Chicken & Rabbit …
2021 4-H Summer Fun
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Advisory Members Are Volunteers Too: Eight Ways to Recognize Your Advisory Members for National Volunteer Week
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Starting on May 12, 2021, eligible households can access the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit funds to offset the cost …
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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2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Farms, Food, and You: Vermicomposting
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Join the 2020 Holiday Challenge
Many Americans gain between one and five pounds each year between Thanksgiving and the New Year. While this might not sound …
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 …
NC 4-H Virtual Craft Fair
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2020 Governor Volunteer Award Winners Announced
The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups and businesses that make a significant …
A Guide to Local Foods in the Community
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Growing Vegetables in Early Child Care Centers
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Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
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Extension Extended
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