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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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Hiring for Three Positions

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension …

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Flavor of Fall Sip 'N Paint

Join the Bertie County Public Library and the N.C. Cooperative Extension for our next Paint and Sip Class! Monday, October …

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Last Grands Recipe Makeover

Our last Grands Recipe Makeover session was on August 21st. While we were sad to see it end, we …

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Grands Recipe Makeover

In July, the Grands prepared mini meatloaves, mashed cauliflower, and baked apples. Each Grand created their own unique spice …

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Get Healthy for Life!

DISCOVER WHAT HEALTHY FOOD CAN DO FOR YOU. Join us in fun, hands-on group experiences that will teach you how to: Be well: …

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4-H Cloverbud Cooking Camp Day 2

On the second day of Cloverbud Cooking Camp, the campers were busy making tacos and churros. Before diving into …

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Grands Recipe Makeover Trip

Our group, the “Grands Recipe Makeover Group,” embarked on a road trip to Belvidere, NC on June 21st. Our …

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Bertie County Riverfest

We were thrilled to take part in the Bertie County Riverfest on June 17th. The weather was perfect, with …

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4H Healthy Cooking Camp Day 1

Healthy Cook Camp Day One was a success. Everyone enjoyed making lasagna, tossed salad, and dirt/ocean cups. The kids painted …

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Get Healthy for Life AHA Classes

Join us! Join us in fun, hands-on group experiences at the Aulander Nutrition Site that will teach you how to: …

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COVID-19 General Guidance for Retail Food Environments

This factsheet offers guidance for retail establishments during a viral respiratory outbreak, like the coronavirus …

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4-H students hold chickens.

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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Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

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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 …

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Venison Donation Programs

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

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4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

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

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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 …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

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