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Home & Family
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A Budget-Friendly Guide to Eating Fresh, Local, Produce. Dr. Alice Ammerman, professor in the Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition has recently …
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Click Here to learn how to create and sustain a community garden! forming a leadership team, organizing the garden, selecting a good …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Teen Retreat 2019
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Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
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2019 Governor'S Volunteer Service Award Nominations Being Sought!
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Food Safety Info - Before, During, and After the Storm
N.C. Cooperative Extension offers resources for keeping your food safe before, during, and after the storm. Visit the Food …
Hurricane News You Can Use!
N.C. Cooperative Extension Service offers resources for being prepared before, during and after the storm. Visit the NC Disaster Information …
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While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
All families need a plan for how they will communicate during times of emergencies. During disasters, you may be …
Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social, August 23
Join us on Thursday, August 23, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Hertford County …
Register Now for Aug. 1 Firescaping Workshop
Preparing for Wildfires with Fire-Resistant Landscaping August 1, 2018, 1:00-5:00 p.m. North Carolina Zoo Educational Building 4401 Zoo Pkwy Asheboro, NC 27205 Cost: $10 Register online North …
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies
With hurricane season upon us, now is the time to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The Ready Campaign suggests …
2018 4-H Summer Fun
It is time to register for Hertford Counties 4-H Summer Fun! We have lots of activities for you to …
May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
New 4-H Online Enrollment System
North Carolina 4-H enrollment is now online! So, what does that mean for you? Well this means no more …
2018 4-H Summer Camp
Interested in going to camp? We only have 1 spot left (female 8 – 12yrs old) so, if you …
2nd Annual Chicken & Rabbit Show Registration
The deadline to register for the Hertford 4-H Chicken & Rabbit Show is May 25, 2018. Please contact our …
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