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Boxwood Blight

Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are one of the most abundant shrubs used in many landscapes. Boxwood blights are a fungal …

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Labor Survey Reminder!

If you haven’t done so already, please help NC State University, the University of Georgia and the University of …

Eat Smart, Move More Holiday Challenge

Holiday Challenge Registration Maintain, Don’t Gain This Holiday Season Since 2006, it has been our pleasure to offer you the Eat …

Addressing Food Insecurity

Faced with an ongoing challenge that affects close to 20,000 Iredell County residents, the Iredell County Health Department and …

Back to School Nutrition Checklist

Check out this back-to-school nutrition checklist to help you make sure your students are healthy, happy, and engaged with learning this …

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Iredell County Fair

The Iredell County Fair will be held September 1-9, 2023! Entry take-in will be August 29-30 from 4 p.m. …

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Eat Healthy Monthly Recipes

As seen in Iredell Informed Roasted Sweet Potatoes Ingredients 2 pounds sweet potatoes cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons garlic finely chopped, 8 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped Instructions Preheat the …

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20 Healthy Tips to Eat Right

March is National Nutrition Month — This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future” and focuses on eating with sustainability …

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Sulfur Fertilization of North Carolina Crops

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Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden

Asparagus has been considered a garden delicacy since Roman times. Any home gardener can grow …

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Sales Taxes are reportable on the sale of many goods and services. Such taxes also …