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Join us for a Backyard Flock Series starting January 21, 2021! See the flyer above. Eventbrite registration Note: You will only …
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Eat Well in 2021 with Med Instead of Meds
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What is FCS Day? Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) provides individuals with the skills to lead better lives, build strong …
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Wilkes County Farmers Increase Profits Thanks to Innovative Programs-Golden Leaf Foundation
Agriculture is a top employer in Wilkes County, with 22 percent of the county’s jobs in agriculture, according to …
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Winter squash is a great source of beta carotene, Vitamin C, and potassium! One way to enjoy it is …
Wills & Heirs Property: Protecting Black-Owned Land
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I cannot believe the official start of fall is almost here! We are offering a few workshops over Zoom …
Can Rural Revitalization Be a Benefit From COVID-19?
There doesn’t appear to be any segment of our society that has been left untouched by COVID-19. Since COVID-19 …
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It’s no secret that we love apples in Wilkes County. Although we will miss the annual Brushy Mountain Apple …
Stocking the Kitchen - Tips for Simple Meal Planning
If 2020 has taught us anything it’s the value of having a well-stocked kitchen. Keeping basic foods on hand …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
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