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Be a Safer and Greener Gardener
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Attend the "Be a Safer and Greener Gardener" workshop to become more aware of techniques you may use as a home gardener to avoid injuries. Other workshop topics will include: protecting the environment from over application of pesticides, effects of the drought, and storm water conservation. The workshop will be held in the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Auditorium
2008 Hall of Fame
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The Cumberland County Agriculture Hall of Fame was established to honor county residents who have made significant contributions to agriculture, home economics, youth development, or rural communities. Membership in the Hall of Fame has been awarded to one or more persons annually since 1989. 2008 Hall of Fame applications are now being accepted. For additional information or for
Be a Safer and Greener Gardener
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Attend the "Be a Safer and Greener Gardener" workshop to become more aware of techniques you may use as a home gardener to avoid injuries. Other workshop topics will include: protecting the environment from over application of pesticides, effects of the drought, and storm water conservation. The workshop will be held in the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Auditorium
Carolyn Hodges Receives Two Awards
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Carolyn D. Hodges, Family and Consumer Sciences Secretary, has been honored with two prestigious awards. On Friday, April 25, 2008 Carolyn was honored with the NC Cooperative Extension South Central "I Got Caught Award" during the spring meeting of the South Central District Secretaries Assocation. On Monday, May 5, 2008, Carolyn was once again honored by being the receipient of the Employee Recognition Award.
Carolyn Hodges Receives Two Awards
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Carolyn D. Hodges, Family and Consumer Sciences Secretary, has been honored with two prestigious awards. On Friday, April 25, 2008 Carolyn was honored with the NC Cooperative Extension South Central "I Got Caught Award" during the spring meeting of the South Central District Secretaries Assocation. This award recognizes North Carolina Cooperative Extension employees for special and/or unique contributions to
Promoting Healthy Eating Across North Carolina
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Third graders at Pauline Jones Elementary took part in a NCSU nutrition and food safety program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a part of their regular course study. During this time, they learned ways to have a healthier diet, ways to increase their physical activity and learned how to decrease the chances of food poisoning. Each child received
NC HealthyBuilt Homes
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HealthyBuilt Homes Orientation Interested homebuilders and building professionals are invited to a half-day introduction to the NC HealthyBuilt Homes (HBH) Programs, a statewide green builder program. The NC HBH Program provides visibility and third party certification of homes for homebuilders who build sustainable, high performance homes and provides educational and marketing support. The training is a requirement for builders who wish to build NC HealthyBuilt Homes; it is also an extremely useful
NC HealthyBuilt Homes
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HealthyBuilt Homes Orientation Interested homebuilders and building professionals are invited to a half-day introduction to the NC HealthyBuilt Homes (HBH) Programs, a statewide green builder program. The NC HBH Program provides visibility and third party certification of homes for homebuilders who build sustainable, high performance homes and provides educational and marketing support. The training is a requirement for builders who wish to build NC HealthyBuilt Homes; it is also an extremely useful
Be Healthy Grow What You Eat
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Do you want to learn about growing your own fall garden? How about learning about all the exercise you will get when working in a garden? Presentation topics will include: benefits of eating vegetables,tips on planting fall vegetables, and the benefit of "garden exercise". Resources will be provided that will aid you through the gardening process. So that adequate supplies will be availabl, please register by August 11, 2008. For additional
NC HealthyBuilt Homes
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HealthyBuilt Homes Orientation Interested homebuilders and building professionals are invited to a half-day introduction to the NC HealthyBuilt Homes (HBH) Programs, a statewide green builder program. The NC HBH Program provides visibility and third party certification of homes for homebuilders who build sustainable, high performance homes and provides educational and marketing support. The training is a requirement for builders who wish to build NC HealthyBuilt Homes; it is also