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Extension in the Kitchen Recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Salad
May is Med Month!! We can all improve our health by eating the Mediterranean way which includes lots of …
Pesticide Disposal Day April 13, 2019
WHEN: April 13, 2019, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. WHERE: Stanly County Agri-Civic Center WHO: Farmers, Gardeners, and Homeowners WHAT: Any pesticides (insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, etc.) Please …
Eating Seasonally and Locally
A Budget-Friendly Guide to Eating Fresh, Local, Produce. Dr. Alice Ammerman, professor in the Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition has recently …
Empowering Youth & Families
Join our Empowering Youth & Families Program to gain 18 new tools to strengthen your family while also teaching …
Local Food Drive!
We are excited to celebrate the 33rd Annual Small Farms Week by hosting a local food drive. Please help …
Golden Shoe Event
We are excited to partner with Stanly County Health Department & Parks and Rec on the 2019 Golden Shoe …
Community Gardening 101 - a 30 Min Video
Click Here to learn how to create and sustain a community garden! forming a leadership team, organizing the garden, selecting a good …
There Are Better Options Than Using Tires in the Garden
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
Extending the Beauty of Valentine Bouquets
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Fresh, Beautiful, Locally Grown Flowers for Your Valentine
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
2019 Betty Watson Scholarship Application
The Betty Watson Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000 by the Stanly County Extension & Community Association. …
2019 4-H Plant Sale Starts Today!
The Stanly County 4-H would like to ask for your support in reaching youth across Stanly County with quality …
Elevated Radon Levels in NC Homes: Is Your Home One of Them?
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure …
2019 Learning to Grow Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stanly County Center is excited to offer the 2019 Learning to Grow Series! This series of …
January Is National Radon Action Month
January is Radon National Radon Action Month. During January, the U.S. Surgeon General and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …
Thanksgiving Leftovers
With all the food that will be made during your Thanksgiving festivities, you are bound to end up with …
Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School
If you are interested in learning to cook, getting new & simple recipes, and gaining tips on eating healthier, …
Mix It Up - Food Mixes in a Jar Workshop
When the holiday season rolls around, many family budgets become strained. One fun and financially friendly gift to make …
Lead Paint -- National Lead Prevention Week 2018
Lead has been used throughout human history as an additive for a wide variety of housing products. When lead …
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