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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Fresh or Frozen

The holidays are right around the corner and the excitement begins as we anxiously count down to the holiday …

Safe Plates for Food Managers Training Program

Safe Plates

Class: February 6 – 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exam: February 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Address: 455 …

Shop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, and value-added products Local arts and crafts vendors.

A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 2, 2023 O.P. OWENS AGRICULTURE CENTER 455 CATON ROAD LUMBERTON, NC 28359 Shop Local, Eat Local Fresh local produce, protein, …

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Better Breakfast Month

Did you know September is Better Breakfast Month? Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day? This …

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Why Use a Thermometer?

I have received several phone calls this month and last, inquiring, “Is my food safe to eat?” Many individuals …

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Fall Into Extension

It’s that time of year when the sweltering heat gets so bad, you’d think a chicken could lay an …

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Lift

LIFT (Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together) LIFT (Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together) is an in-person, group-based, strength training program …

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Helpful Measuring Tips

Did you know there are actually two types of measuring cups for cooking and baking? One is for dry …

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11th Annual Summer Extravaganza

Join local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents and the Robeson County Farmers Market as we focus on local foods at …

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New Beginnings

Have you ever mapped out a plan and thought for sure everything was going to happen exactly the way …

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Your Table, Your Food Series

Interested in producing and preserving your own food? Rising food costs and supply chain issues created a growing desire …

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A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 3, 2022 Robeson County Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Corner of 8th and Elm Streets, Lumberton Shop Local, Eat …

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This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

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Gleaning

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

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