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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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March 2025 Newsletter

Extension News March 2025

The N.C. Cooperative Extension team has had a busy start to the year with several new projects and programs …

February 2025 Newsletter

Extension News February 2025

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October 2024 Newsletter

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May 2024 Newsletter

Extension News May 2024

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April 2024 Newsletter

Extension News April 2024

In this month’s newsletter, we are excited to share updates on various agriculture, nutrition, and 4-H events and programs …

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March 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we have an exciting lineup of articles focusing on gardening, lawns, food, and health to …

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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources

This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …

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Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …

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Application for Community Gardening Assistance

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Community Garden Asset Inventory

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables

This measurement guide is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives …

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Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—An Example

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—Blank

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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