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Online Plant ID Classes, beginning July 12
Looking for continuing education opportunities? Want to improve your plant identification skills? Check out these fun online, asynchronous classes that NC State …
Barriers to Healthy Eating by SNAP Participants
Recently, the USDA released a study highlighting barriers that SNAP participants face when trying to eat a healthy diet. …
Summer 2021 Med Instead of Meds Program!
Looking for a research-based nutrition program to help you get your eating patterns on a better track?? Look no …
Step It Up NC Walking Challenge
Stanly County is teaming up to challenge other walking teams across the state!!! We would love for you to …
View Webinar Recording: A Homeowner's Guide to Pollinator Friendly Mosquito Management
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Chat Around the Table Newsletter - Easter Issue 2021
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Residential Ventilation
The CDC provides recommendations on improving ventilation in your home in order to reduce exposure to COVID-19. The most …
2021 FCS On Demand Now Available!!
You asked… we listened! Based on the last FCS Needs Assessment, these are some of the classes that were requested… …
"Chat Around the Table" E-Newsletter!!
The Extension Master Food Volunteers of Stanly County are excited to bring something new to your inbox!!! This short and …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
Betty Watson Scholarship Available
January 19, 2021 Stanly County Extension & Community Association will offer the Betty Watson Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 …
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 …
National Radon Action Month - January 2021
January is National Radon Action Month and as a part of this educational campaign, EPA encourages you to learn about …
Robin Hood's Kitchen Converts Food Waste to Meals for Food Pantry
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