Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
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Fraud Alert - Hurricane Home Cleanup
NC Emergency Management recently posted a message warning residents that individuals are posing as NCVOAD Crisis Cleanup representatives. NCVOAD …
4-H Hurricane Florence Supply Drive
Franklin County 4-H will conduct a Supply Drive for all those affected by Hurricane Florence. The much-needed supplies will …
Food Safety When the Power Is Out
As of this morning, there are over 650,000 households in North Carolina without power. With the loss of power …
Decision-Making Guidelines for Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program
Join the Diabetes Prevention program – improve your health now and prevent type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention class is …
NCDA Certified Kitchen Presentation
Have Questions about Kitchen Inspection Requirements? Get Answers Here! Minoo Mehrotra, Food Compliance Officer with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture …
Summer Fun-Safety Tips for Pool Season
BY: Dominque Simon NC Cooperative Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Every day, about ten people die from unintentional drowning. Of …
Med Instead of Meds Class Series
Med Instead of Meds, a series of Informational/Cooking Classes, led by Dominque Simon, Family & Consumer Science Agent, will …
2018 Strawberry Festival Recipes
Here’s a link to some delicious recipes from the 2018 Franklin County Strawberry Festival Recipe Contest competition, that took …
2018 Four County 4-H Livestock Show
Join the tradition and join in the fun! The Four County 4-H Livestock Show will take place Tuesday, August 14, at DD Equestrian …
Northeast District 4-H Science Camp
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Cooking for Crowds
Are you planning to prepare food for a large group of people as part of a fundraiser or another …
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