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2026 Better Living Series

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center is excited to share that the ever popular Better Living Series returns for …

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Homemade Beef Jerky

Are you a fan of beef jerky? Would you like to learn how to make beef jerky in your …

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Sweet Potato Favorites

Join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center staff for a fun-filled workshop “Sweet Potato Favorites”, a Better Living …

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Growing Shiitake Mushrooms

Join the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension staff on September 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. for “Growing Shiitake Mushrooms”, part …

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Mediterranean Cooking

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center Better Living Series will offer Mediterranean Cooking on September 23, 2025 from …

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Pressure Canning

Are you ready to do some summer canning? If so, then join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center …

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Please join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center staff for the Better Living Series workshop “Water Bath Canning” …

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Pressure Canning

Are you ready to do some summer canning? If so, then join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center …

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Water Bath Canning Workshop

Please join the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension staff for the Better Living Series workshop “Water Bath Canning” on April …

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2025 Better Living Series Information

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center’s ever popular series “Better Living Series” returns for 2025 with some outstanding educational …

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Knead to Know: Types of Flour

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Cooking With Onions and Garlic

Join the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center for “Cooking with Onions and Garlic” Better Living Series workshop. The workshop …

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