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2023 NC State Tobacco Field Day, July 19, 2023, 9 am to 12 pm, located at Upper Coastal Plain Research Station, 2811 Nobles Mill Pond Road, Rocky Mount 27801

2023 NC State Tobacco Field Day

The field day will be held on Wednesday, July 19th at the Upper Coastal Plain Research Station. Please register …

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Soup Canning

Soup Canning Please join us for a Soup Canning Class on August 22 and 23 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. …

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Canning Information

Canning is a great way to preserve your garden harvest and enjoy delicious summer foods all year long. With …

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Canning Workshop--One Day Only

Do you already have experience canning foods? Are those Mason jars begging to be filled? Do you need to …

canned-food-in-jars.jpeg seven mason jars with tomatoes in one, pickle spears in two, red jam in two, a variety of vegetables in one jar with corn and other vegetables, and fruits in one jar.

August 2023 Food Preservation Workshops

These Classes are Full. UPDATE!! These classes have been changed to Monday’s, July 31, August 7,14,21,28. Due to the overwhelming response …

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