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4-H Plant Sale 2018...Win a $150 Japanese Maple!
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2017 Stanly County 4-H Plant Sale
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2017 NC Extension & Community Association Annual Scholarship
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2017 4-H Achievement Night
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Holiday Cooking With Courtney
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Farm Fresh Ventures and Sally's Kitchen
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Local Food Hub Launched, Taking Subscription Orders
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