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SAVE the DATE! Community Open House 4/11/26!

SAVE THE DATE because you’re invited! The Randolph County Agricultural Center is opening its doors for a FREE public Open House! Come see what’s happening inside Randolph County’s newest community…

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Food Safety During Emergencies: What You Need to Know

When natural disasters like floods and power outages strike, staying safe goes beyond shelter and electricity—your food supply can quickly become a hidden danger. Loss of refrigeration, exposure to…

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Why Gauge Checks Are Necessary for Home Canning Success

It's almost canning season...Imagine putting hours into harvesting, washing, and canning vegetables from your garden only to find out they are spoiled and must be thrown out. This could happen if you…

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Simple Tips For Preparing Turkey Safely

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to holiday meals whether you are hosting the meal or simply bringing a dish. If you’re planning to prepare a turkey for the holidays, be sure to make food…

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Food Safety in Power Outages

Food Safety In Power Outages With the coming weather from Tropical Storm Debby, several inches of rain and heavy winds are expected. Along with charging devices and making sure you have fresh…

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Hands on Canning Workshop

Register and join N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center for a hands on canning workshop. Whether you are new to canning or just brushing up on your skills this is workshop gives the…

How to Find a Reliable Online Recipe & Free Online Tools to Help You In The Kitchen

When you need the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe, do you pull out your grandmother’s tattered recipe binder, or do you whip out your phone and Google “chocolate chip cookie recipe?” Many modern…

Ready for Canning Season? Get Your Pressure Gauge Checked.

It's that time of year. Soon you'll be putting in spring gardens and visiting farmers markets. You'll need a way to preserve all of the foods you grow or buy. Pressure canning is a great way to do…

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We Need Your Help!

The Farm, Food, and Family Education Center (F3EC) is a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative place for people and organizations to build systems that strengthen economies, enhance resilience, and…

What's Wrong With My Tomatoes?

Summertime is perfect for those tomato sandwiches--but first, you have got to get those tomatoes to ripen!That's when Horticulture Agent Annie Mills comes in and teaches you how to diagnose and avoid…