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The Deer and the Turkey
The next holiday our nation will celebrate will be Thanksgiving, and I hear many, many folks remark that this …
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As part of the 4-H Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) we teach youth participants the importance of …
Spiders... Big Spiders... Oh My!
Eastern NC is home to two quite large spiders: the black and yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) and the …
It’s Never Too Early to Plan for the Future
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Eat Fruits & Veggies for Better Health and to Save Money
Someone recently told me they don’t eat spinach because it is high in sodium. Hearing the comment, I had …
News From the Market
School will soon be out, and right around the corner, summer 2019 will be officially starting. Hopefully, our schedules …
Applying the Pressure
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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 …
Get to Know 4-H
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Living Mindfully
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