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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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March Is Living Well Month: Week 3

Living Well Month: Week 3 Sleep Strategies Living Well Challenge Sunday: Be aware of your feelings. Express them to people you …

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March Is Living Well Month: Week 2

March is Living Well Month: Week 2 Take our the Living Well Challenge March 5th-11th Sunday: Try a new vegetable today or …

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Super Sunday Snack Series Week 3

Super Sunday Snack Series Super Sunday Stats: 28 million pounds of potato chips are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday! A popular …

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Super Sunday Snack Series Week 2

Super Sunday Snack Series How to Make Your Game Pizza Healthier Load up on Veggies! If you’re not fond of cauliflower crust, …

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Super Sunday Snack Series

Super Sunday Snack Series Try a healthy snack alternative for game day! Tortilla Chips and Bean Dip MAKES 4 SERVINGS. INGREDIENTS 4 CORN TORTILLAS 1 …

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Stay Fit During the Holidays

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Baked with Love and Safety

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Food Gift Safety

Check back every Wednesday in December for more food safety tips, wellness activities, and recipe suggestions for the Holiday …

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Let's Talk Turkey

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Count on Me NC Training Available

The Count On Me NC program is focused on providing the necessary knowledge and information needed to manage COVID-19 …

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