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Northeastern NC Craft Workshop
Tuesday, May 12th and Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vernon James Research & Extension Center Please click on …
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A delicious way to cut carbohydrates! Tuesday, November 18th, 2014 6:00 p.m. at Extension Office Cost: …
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Find all your 4-H News Here First! Click HERE for our Fall 2014 Issue of the Clover Connection! The Clover Connection …
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