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Health & Nutrition
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.
Instant Pot 101
Join us for an introductory class to get you cooking with your Instant Pot. Class size is limited, so …
Extension Office to Be Closed for Christmas and New Years
The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County office would like to extend great cheer and well wishes you and …
Hurricane Preparation: Important Links for Families and Farms
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Hurricanes and Other Potential Natural Disasters, Are You Prepared?
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- Family and Consumer Sciences Program
- Food Safety
- Local Food
- NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Information Center
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
- Steps to Health: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
- Therapeutic Horticulture
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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens
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Do you have sweetpotatoes that have been gleaned that you plan on using or donating? …
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Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research
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11/14/18 — Local Foods
Growing and Cooking Fruits and Vegetables at Childcare Centers
This factsheet summarizes the benefits of fruit and vegetable gardening with children. It includes age-appropriate …
Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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When the Power Is Out - When to Save Refrigerated Food and When to Throw It Out
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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
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