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Continued P-EBT Benefits Announced: Feb. 2021
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Hyde County Fall 2020 Newsletter
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Do you hunt or receive wild game meat? Are you confident in your safety practices in the field to …
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Strawberry Fruit Leather
If you have been safely enjoying the outdoors and acquired a bounty of fresh strawberries, maybe you are now …
New & Improved Hyde County Cookbook *Available Now*
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Hyde County has been working diligently on updating the Hyde County Cookbook, 4th Edition, since …
Hard Boiled Eggs in Multi-Cookers
Eggs are a wonderful source of protein, especially for those who are unable or prefer not to eat meat. …
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Food Safety Portal: COVID-19 Resources
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Hyde County Cookbook Photo Contest!
Submit a digital, painted, or drawn image for the photo contest! DUE by Feb 2, 2020! Email a photo YOU …
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