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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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Cooking for American Heart Month

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Women and Heart Disease

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2023 "Jar for Me"

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McDowell Moves in 2022!

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September Is Whole Grain Month

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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.)

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