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Staff of Vance County Cooperative Extension: FRONT: Mary Helen Jones, County Extension Director; James Hargrove, Custodian BACK: Molly Buckham, Livestock Agent; Paul McKenzie, Horticulture Agent; Vickie Jones, Parent Educator/Coordinator; Carolyn Bagley, Administrative Secretary; Pam Jones, 4-H Agent; Ann Burrows, Secretary; and Wayne Rowland, Agricultural Technician. Not pictured: Jean Bell, Parent Educator; and Arnetta Wilson, EFNEP Aide.

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4/27/12 Volunteers Vault Vance 4-H to the Next Level
Posted April 27th, 2012 in 4-H Youth Development

Volunteers Vault Vance 4-H to the Next Level Words that describe 4-H programs: hands-on, fun, educational, high quality but low cost, age-appropriate, life skills, 21st Century skills, and many more. How does a non-profit organization like 4-H manage to serve so many youth with programs like these with a miniscule budget? VOLUNTEERS, generous donors, and grants are the answers, with the emphasis on VOLUNTEERS. There is another sneaky reason that I included the list. ... MORE

Vance County Farmers Market 2012 Season Openings April 18 & 21
Posted April 13th, 2012 in Agriculture & Food

According to D. Wayne Rowland, Agricultural and Natural Resources Technician with NC Cooperative Extension, Vance County Center, the Vance County Farmers Market has scheduled opening dates. The Wednesday location of the market is in the back parking lot of the Henderson Family YMCA, 380 Ruin Creek Road. Opening Day is Wednesday, April 18, and the market will be open each Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM through late fall. The Saturday market has a NEW ... MORE

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