FCS News December 7, 2020
This Holiday Season Help Friends & Family Avoid Scams When you talk with friends and family over the holidays, you …
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November – National Gratitude Month November is National Gratitude Month. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
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Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
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Prevent T2 Virtual Program Due to COVID-19 we have restructured the Prevent T2 program into a virtual experience. If you …
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Prevent T2 Virtual Program Due to COVID-19 we have restructured the Prevent T2 program into a virtual experience. If you …
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I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
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That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
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May has been designated as International Mediterranean Diet Month. Year after year, the Mediterranean diet is ranked as one …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
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Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
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