Agriculture & Food

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Taking Charge of Heart Health

Growing up, I knew my heart was abnormal because I was born with a hole in my heart, also …

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Small Farms Keep Agriculture Moving Forward

Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies …

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Weed of the Week

For more detailed information, contact Taylor Chavis, Extension Livestock Agent, at 910-671-3276 or by email at taylor_chavis@ncsu.edu. Recommendations for the …

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Weed of the Week

For more detailed information, contact Taylor, Extension Livestock Agent, at 910-671-3276 or by email at taylor_chavis@ncsu.edu. Recommendations for the use of …

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What's the Buzz About Hemp?

By the recent number of inquiries at the office, interest in industrial hemp production appears to be gaining momentum …

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Food Safety Modernization Act Training Workshop

Have you heard about the new set of federal food safety regulations and that small farms are exempt from …

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Food Safety Hits the Farm

Foodborne illnesses cost the USA more than $15 billion a year, according to the latest United States Department of …

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Regional Workshops to Benefit Small Farmers

As farmers try to recover from the effects of record rainfall in 2018, punctuated by Hurricane Florence, one question …

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Whodunit Mystery

Everyone loves a good mystery. I can really enjoy a good mystery murder movie, trying to discover “whodunit” before …

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Winter Weeds and Soil Compaction

Most children are writing their Christmas lists this time of the year. I am sure if farmers are making …

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Safe Stocking Stuffer Ideas

At this time of year, most of us are busy preparing/attending holiday events, making/buying the perfect gifts for family …

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Start the New Year With New Family Fitness Goals

With the new year around the corner, many of us have already started thinking about our personal New Year’s …

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Free Well Water Testing

In cooperation with NC State Extension, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Virginia Tech are hosting a community meeting to talk about …

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Get Local This Holiday Season

The aroma of fresh cut evergreens, nutmeg, and hot chocolate brings many fond memories to mind, but also suggests …

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Seasonal Food Safety

The holidays are fast approaching, and with them comes an endless amount of food (or so it seems). Keep …

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Tradition Versus Food Safety

We had a large chicken pen and coop when I was a child. We collected eggs and enjoyed the …

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Disaster Relief for Farmers

November has arrived, and with it comes the new time change, cooler weather (hopefully), and reminders of all we …

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Hurricane Florence Agricultural Program of 2018

On October 15, 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018, a …

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Florence Lands Another Gut Punch

Hurricane Florence has left another memorable mark on our region with damage sustained from significant rain and wind over …

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A Time to Celebrate

It’s 1 a.m., and as I type this, I am working at one of the five shelters set up …

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