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Health & Nutrition

Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Cover photo for 2023 Camden Canning Contest

2023 Camden Canning Contest

Did you preserve something awesome this year? Show it off at our Canning Contest, held during the Camden Heritage …

Cover photo for Camden Extension Connections:  July 2023

Camden Extension Connections: July 2023

Tell Me Something Good Two students participated in the Northeast District Activity Day. District Activity Day is a 4-H presentation/public …

2022 Report to the People

Through the delivery of programs and research-based information, we serve in the areas of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, …

Cover photo for More in My Basket Can Help!

More in My Basket Can Help!

As the cost of everything rises many Americans find themselves struggling to make ends meet. North Carolina State University …

Cover photo for Kitchen Science Camp

Kitchen Science Camp

Does your child love to cook? Are they interested in science? Then sign them up for one or both …

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4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

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