Caregivers Workshop Begins May 2019
Cooperative Extension in partnership with Centralina Area Agency on Aging will be hosting the Building Better Caregivers workshop this …
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Fall Prevention Workshop Begins in February
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? …
Introduction to Medicare
Will you soon be eligible for Medicare or have you recently enrolled in Medicare? Do you have questions about …
Incredible Volunteer Opportunity W/ NC State Extension
What is Healthy Harvest? A PROGRAM THAT TEACHES YOUTH: Where Their Food Comes From How Their Food Is Grown Benefits of Healthy Eating Interested volunteers …
NC Farm School Graduates 12th Class
NC Farm School Graduated its 12th Class NC Farm School and the North Carolina Tobacco Trust are proud to present …
A Matter of Balance Workshop coming to Stanley
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When Dreams Come True: NCFS Mentoring Program
Through NC Farm School, alumni gain more than insight into the ABCs of agricultural business planning. They also forge …
Do YOU Have Concerns About Falling?
One out of three adults age 65 and better fall each year. As we age, we can develop a …
Tax Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers in 25 North Carolina Counties
With all of the rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, it may be easy to forget that the …
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