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Farm Fresh: Maters and Cucs
Summer wouldn’t be summer here in eastern North Carolina without maters and cucs! Fortunately for us, tomatoes and cucumbers are in season and readily available at the Elaney Wood … MORE » – from
Greene County CenterPosted: 7/30/13 
Horse owners urged to vaccinate horses against mosquito-borne diseases
We are well into mosquito season here in Currituck and it is important for equine owners to remember to vaccinate their horses against mosquito borne illnesses. Please read the … MORE » – from Currituck County CenterPosted: 7/29/13 Successsful Families – Summer
Succesful Families-Summer – from Pasquotank County CenterPosted: 7/26/13 
Run @ Work Day 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk
Currituck County Government is working to provide activities that will help employees be more active and healthy. The Currituck County Cooperative Extension Center is holding a Run @ Work … MORE » – from Currituck County CenterPosted: 7/26/13 
Tasty and Healthy!
With summer in full swing, there is nothing better than delicious vegetables from the garden. As local farms begin their peak produce season, isn’t it time to take advantage … MORE » – from Swain County CenterPosted: 7/25/13 Keep Reusable Grocery Totes Clean
Reusable grocery totes are great for the environment by helping reduce waste and pollution and save resources. It’s time to take a look inside your cloth or plastic-lined reusable … MORE » – from Burke County CenterPosted: 7/25/13 Using Up Your Canned Goods
If you are like me you have one jar left of pickled beets and pickled okra left to use before starting with a new season of fresh canned goods. … MORE » – from Lenoir County CenterPosted: 7/22/13 Hands-On with Home Grown Gaston
Do you know from where your food comes? This question often stirs some great discussion throughout many programs offered through NC Cooperative Extension. Many individuals don’t realize when they … MORE » – from Gaston County CenterPosted: 7/18/13 Fresh Market: Corn on the Cob
If you have visited the Elaney Woods Heritage Farmers Market these past few Saturdays in June and July, then you know corn is readily available and is a hot … MORE » – from Greene County CenterPosted: 7/18/13 Grilling Safety
With summer comes the smell of grills being fired up! Who doesn’t love the smell of marinated chicken breast simmering on the grill or the distinct aroma of barbeque … MORE » – from Greene County CenterPosted: 7/18/13 Let’s look at our healthy living choices
Have an attitude of gratitude carries over to how you care for yourself. Are you making the right choices and being responsible for your well being? On a scale … MORE » – from Wayne County CenterPosted: 7/17/13 Let gratitude enliven your step
Last week we shared with you four of nine gratitude tips for dancing in the rain. The term, “dancing in the rain” is a metaphor for dealing with the … MORE » – from Wayne County CenterPosted: 7/17/13 Dance Lessons Anyone?
Have you started your dance lessons yet? Last week we talked about dancing in the rain, however we did not give any tips … MORE » – from Wayne County CenterPosted: 7/17/13 Health Side Effects Of Diet Sodas
Diet soda is the constant companion of dieters everywhere who feel they’re getting a bargain by getting flavor and hydration, all for zero calories. While diet soda may be … MORE » – from Sampson County CenterPosted: 7/16/13 You're on page 6
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