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October Better Living Series Workshops

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center announces the upcoming October Better Living Series workshops, which will focus on pumpkins. The …

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Healthy Choices for Charcuterie Boards

November 15, 2022 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Extension Demo Kitchen 301 East Mountain Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306 Registration is $20 and due by …

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Quick Pickles

July’s Better Living Series continues with “Quick Pickles” on July 19, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The …

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Better Living Series - Apple Jelly

Please join the Cooperative Extension staff as Candy Underwood, Family and Consumer Sciences agent, demonstrates how to make apple jelly …

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Grandma's Peanut Brittle

Join N.C. Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Candy Underwood, as she provides step-by-step instructions on …

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Freezer Jam: Perfect for Beginners

There has been much interest in the preservation of fresh fruits and vegetables, and folks are looking for instructions …

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