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Whole Grain Strawberry Pancakes…Yum! For the entire month of April, EFNEP is celebrating strawberries. Come visit our site every Wednesday …
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Spring Art for Kids
Let your imagination grow under the direction of a 4-H volunteer. You will be creating a simple spring art. …
Week of the Young Child 50th Anniversary
The Vance County Parent Task Force is proud to be a part of the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Week of …
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Green Chicken Wrap There’s a whole lot of goodness in this wrap. Filled with chicken, avocado, and spinach this wrap …
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Shamrocks and Gold Smoothie The Shamrock Shake is a seasonal green mint-flavored milkshake dessert sold at some restaurants during March to celebrate St. Patrick’s …
Flood Insurance and New Risk Rating Plan
This is likely of interest to those who live on the coast and those with properties on the coast. …
Farmers Market Opens April 17 With SPRING FLING!
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will begin its 2021 sales season on Saturday, April 17, with our annual …
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Spaghetti and Spinach Pesto This pesto spaghetti dish is made with spinach for a unique spin on a classic. It …
What Can You Create With a Cardboard Box?
Cardboard Boxes…Affordable, Super Fun, and Great Entertainment! Youth 5-12 join us in a friendly competition to show off your creative …
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OVEN FRIED CHICKEN No greasy mess to clean up with this chicken! Yes! Chicken provides under-consumed vitamins and minerals and can …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
4-H PEAK Registration Is Open!
The NC 4-H State Council proudly presents a series of FREE, fun, and interactive virtual programs for youth. To register …
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Crunch Berry Parfait As Vance & Warren Counties Cooperative Extension collaborates to “Unwind your Mind” beginning in the month of …
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Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken Better than take-out…it’s finger-licking good! Bring the flavor of both sweet and spicy from the oven to …
Small Farms Week Food Drive
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Vance County Center in association with N. C. A&T State University is hosting a …
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Written by Dr. Lindsey Haynes-Maslow and Catherine Hill “Make every bite count” is the theme of the newly released 2020-2025 …
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Savory Oatmeal with Egg Breakfast will never be the same. January is Oatmeal Month! Oats are such a great ingredient to …
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Quiche with a Self-Forming Crust A quick, nourishing, and satisfying meal that can be eaten warm, room temperature, or even …
N. C. Cooperative Extension - Vance County Center Closed to Public
In an effort to do our part and minimize exposure to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) The North Carolina Cooperative …
EFNEP Presents Chefs Who Changed the World
We are searching for 7 participants in the Granville, Vance, and Warren, Counties between the ages of 8-18 who …
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