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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 …

Safe Plates January 2023 Registration

Safe Plate Registration: January 2023 Course Please complete the following form to sign up for the Safe Plate Course. Registration …

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Marketing Medicinal Herbs

The Piedmont Medicinal Herb Growers will be hosting an online class focused on marketing medicinal herbs and herbal products. When: …

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So Easy to Preserve

Canning Resource Book for Sale at Iredell Extension Office for $25 Makes a great gift! Preserving Foods: Different methods of food …

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Gardening Lunch and Learn Series

Gardening Lunch and Learn Series (1) Are you interested in learning how to become a better gardener? If so, then …

Iredell County Fair Sept 2 -10

Iredell County Fair

The Iredell County fair opens Friday, September 2 and runs through Saturday, September 10. We will be taking in …

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Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms

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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

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Blackberry Pruning: A Practical Guide

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Water Management in North Carolina Soybean Production

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Chapter 3. Choice of Varieties

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Good Agricultural Practices Fresh Produce Safety Plan for Field Practices

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