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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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Extension News June 2023!

We are excited to share the June 2023 edition of Extension News! Extension News June 2023 In this issue: 4-H School Enrichment Program Leadership …

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Cook Smart Eat Smart

Cook Smart | Eat Smart

The Cook Smart Eat Smart cooking school will teach you simple, healthy, and delicious foods. This is a 4 …

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Diabetes Cooking Class Series

Join us on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Surry County Center kitchen for the third …

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Free Medicare Seminar

Please join us on March 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. for a free seminar on Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare …

March 2023 Extension News

We are excited to share the March 2023 edition of Extension News! Extension News – March 2023 In this issue: 2023 Bee …

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Eat With the Seasons

It’s winter. You’ve just purchased some strawberries at your local grocery. You get home, wash them, and settle in …

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Medicare Open Enrollment Time

It is open enrollment time for Medicare beginning October 15 thru December 7 (changes affective January 1, 2023). If …

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Steps to Health: Zucchini

With summer here, it is the perfect time to learn a little bit more about zucchini. Some of our …

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Winter Workouts

Don’t let the cold prevent you from staying fit. Exercising in the winter can be difficult when it is …

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Portion Distortion

Do your kids think eating healthy is boring? Not true! They can eat healthy and still enjoy their favorites …

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Lactic Acid Fermentation

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A Housing Safety Checklist for Older People

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

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Guide to Understanding and Addressing PFAS in our Communities

This FactSheet provides a guide to understanding and addressing PFAS in our communities, which may …

4/26/23
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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 …

4/5/23Local 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 …

4/5/23Local Foods