May Is #MedMonth
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month). This month-long celebration creates awareness of the delicious foods and …
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2018 Randolph County 4-H Agriventures
Announcing 4-H Agriventures 2018! GREAT NEWS!! STARTING 6/26/18 YOU CAN NOW REGISTER FOR CLASSES AND PAY ONLINE!!! CLICK HERE! 4-H Summer …
Cooking 101: Knife Skills
You’ll understand knives as tools and practice cutting with various types of knives and food safety. We’ll teach a …
May Lunch & Learn
This Lunch & Learn session will give tips on planning a successful year of home food preservation. The correct …
Let's Preserve: Jams & Jellies
Jelly is made from juice, while jam is made from crushed or ground fruit and let’s not forget conserves, …
Safe Plates Certified Food Protection Manager Program
There are an estimated 48 million cases for foodborne illness in the United States every year. Many of these …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
New Community Garden Resources From Duke University
North Carolina Community Gardens: Soil Contaminants and Pesticides This website, a project of the Community Engagement Core of the Duke University Superfund Research Center, …
Join Us for Our Chatham County Spring Ag Fest March 24!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This is a …
Beginning Sewing Class - Limited Spaces
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Randolph ECA Holiday Wreath Sale
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Household Hazardous Waste Recycle Day
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Come and Get It: Randolph County Extension ECA Bake-a-thon
Let us do the cooking for you! Pre-order your entrées and breads by September 1st and pick them up at the …
Spring Recycling Day!
Spring Recycling Day! Saturday, April 29 8 a.m.-Noon Randolph Mall Parking Lot Near Dunham’s …
Spring Newsletter From Jeannie's Kitchen
Please see the graphics below for the Spring 2017 edition from Jeannie’s Kitchen: …
Volunteers Needed: Play Daze
Playdaze is in need of volunteers to make their events successful. Don’t have time to volunteer? Mark your calendars …
2016 ECA Crafty Christmas
Randolph County Cooperative Extension Presents “Crafty Christmas 2016” Registration: October 3-21, or until the class size limit is met Classes: November …
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