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1:45 p.m. Friday, Jan 31 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 The North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm …
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As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
Empowering Youth & Families Program
The Empowering Youth and Families Program (EYFP) is a FREE ten-week session special interest club for youth aged 10 …
National Radon Action Month - January 2020
January is National Radon Action Month and as a part of this educational campaign, EPA encourages you to learn about …
Souper Bowl Champion?
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Safely Prep Your Holiday Pies
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4-H Enroll/Re-Enroll for 2020 with 4HOnline
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Let Your Baked Potatoes Breathe!
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Two New Hanover County 4-H'ers Are Delegates to National 4-H Congress
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MeatSuite
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Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Holiday Schedule
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Give Green to Help New Hanover County 4-H With #GivingTuesday
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With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
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Food Safety Just in Time for the Holidays
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
2020 Extension Master Food Volunteer Registration Now Open!
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Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, Don't Gain! Holiday Challenge
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Food Safety / Savvy Shopping / Crockpot Cooking Tuesdays
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Food Safety / Savvy Shopping/ Crockpot Cooking
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