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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Cover photo for Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes

Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes

Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood”, the sweetpotato is an integral part of the American diet. From casseroles …

April Is National Move More Month

April is National Minority Health Month and Move More Month which features National Walking Day. You can get up …

Spring Has Sprung

Spring has Sprung, and what better time to pick the Winter Blues than to start your spring cleaning!! Nothing …

Cover photo for Are Canned Foods Healthy?

Are Canned Foods Healthy?

February is Canned Food Month, but you can celebrate the convenience and affordability of canned food all year ‘round’! …

N.C. Cooperative Extension-Rowan County Center WE ARE HIRING SUMMER INTERN • paid summer internship • will be immersed in the total Extension program • should have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and should enjoy working with youth and adults Apply by February 21 ces.ncsu.edu/internships/how-to-apply/ N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.

Summer Internship Opportunity!

Help us spread the word that N.C. Cooperative Extension – Rowan County Center is looking for a summer intern! This opportunity …

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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources

This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …

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Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

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Application for Community Gardening Assistance

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Community Garden Asset Inventory

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables

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Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—An Example

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—Blank

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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