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Food Safety & Processing
News From the Market
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Freezing Spring Produce
Are you having trouble keeping up with all of the wonderful spring produce that is available right now? You …
Living Mindfully
Have you ever arrived at work and did not remember the drive? Have you ever gobbled down a meal …
Eat Healthy When Life Gets Busy
When our everyday lives get busy with work, school, and home life, making great food choices sometimes gets put …
Food Safety Modernization Act Training Workshop
Have you heard about the new set of federal food safety regulations and that small farms are exempt from …
Food Safety Hits the Farm
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Safe Stocking Stuffer Ideas
At this time of year, most of us are busy preparing/attending holiday events, making/buying the perfect gifts for family …
Seasonal Food Safety
The holidays are fast approaching, and with them comes an endless amount of food (or so it seems). Keep …
Tradition Versus Food Safety
We had a large chicken pen and coop when I was a child. We collected eggs and enjoyed the …
Hurricane Florence Agricultural Program of 2018
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What Better Time to Fall Back Into Helping Others Than Fall?
Imagine, YOU, a 4-H spin club volunteer. This phenomenal opportunity will benefit you, local youth, and the community. Volunteering …
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An Inside Glance Into the Power of N.C. Cooperative Extension
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Food Safety Matters
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Thinking Outside the Box on School Box Lunches
With summer coming to an end and school starting next month, for many of our children, we will be …
Benefits of a Family Dinner
Today, many American families have strayed away from eating family dinners together. Family dinners can be defined as coming …
Thanksgiving Cooking and Food Safety Tips
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Who Is Extension?
I am often asked in the community, “what do you do?” or “who do you work for?” When I …
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