Five Essential Rules of Cooking
5 Essential Rules of Cooking Have a good knife and cutting board. Having 1 or 2 good knives is important. …
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NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Two Watersnakes Seen at Onslow Discovery Gardens
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Getting Started: Stocking A Basic Pantry
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Making Grain Bowls With Chef Ellen Clevenger-Firley
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19
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Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
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COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is of concern across North Carolina, the country, and the globe. To learn ways to keep you …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
Statewide Opportunities for Teen 4-H'ers
Horticultural Science Summer Institute, July 5–10, 2020 Applications are open Jan. 27 through April 15: High school students are invited to spend a week at NC …
High Tunnel Workshop Selection, Management, & Production
Are you interested in extending your vegetable harvest earlier in the spring or later in the fall? In this workshop, participants …
Carolinas Horticulture Therapy Network 2020 Winter Gathering
1:45 p.m. Friday, Jan 31 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb 1, 2020 The North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm …
Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
2019 - NC's Warmest Year...so Far
It’s official. According to the blog posted by the North Carolina State University Climate Office, 2019 edged out 1990 …
Onslow County Farmers Market Oyster Roast
The Onslow County Farmers Market will be hosting an Oyster Roast on February 21, 2020, at 6 p.m. Tickets …
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