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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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September Is Whole Grain Month

September is National Whole Grain Month. Since 2006, the Whole Grains Council has been promoting Whole Grain Month to …

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Summer Thrive With McDowell 4-H

Summer Thrive is a program that provides fun, outdoor activities for families at the Marion Community Park or other …

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Stay Safe This Picnic Season

Summer time means lots of picnics and outdoor gatherings. Here are a few tips to keep you and your …

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Ready to Make an Impact?

VOLUNTEER! Volunteers are the heart of N.C. Cooperative Extension. Volunteers are the key to our success. You, an existing or …

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May Is National Salsa Month

May has been declared National Salsa Month! Salsa is usually a tomato based recipe with onions, peppers and spices …

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March Is Living Well Month

Health is a lot more than how one looks and feels. Conversations about health should include all eight dimensions …

Cover photo for Reduce Food Waste in 2022

Reduce Food Waste in 2022

With the start of a new year, many of us make resolutions or set goals to try and change …

Happy New Year

Eating Healthy in the New Year

If you make goals for the New Year, think about adding eating healthy and cooking more this year. Here …

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Cold Weather Blues?

Has the cooler weather put a stop to your outside play with the kids? Are you trying to get …

Garfield 4-H Wants You

4-H Wants You

Do you have a couple of extra hours a month to volunteer? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge …

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November Is National Pepper Month

November is National Pepper Month. Peppers come in many different colors. Red, green, orange, yellow and even purple. They …

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Cost Analysis for Improving Park Facilities to Promote Park-based Physical Activity

As public parks and recreation facilities are increasingly positioned as health resources, greater demands for …

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At Your Door Step: A Family Factsheet on Outdoor Play and Learning

Right at your doorstep may be many of the answers to the social, educational, and …

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Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

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This checklist describes household conditions that can be hazardous to the elderly and recommends ways …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

6/18/25Local Foods
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Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

6/5/25Local Foods
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Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

6/5/25Local Foods
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Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

6/5/25Local Foods