Food Expiration Dates: What Do They Actually Mean?
With temperatures dropping, we are starting to reach into our pantries more to make our favorite cool weather comfort …
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Celebrating Fall Flavors and Spices
With school back in session, many of us are looking forward to cooler times ahead, perfect for playing sports, …
The Wonders of Watermelons
There is nothing like biting into a juicy, sweet slice of cold watermelon during our hot and humid summertime! …
Avoid Making Mis-Steaks: Food Safety While Grilling This Summer
Grilling is a great way to enjoy the summer, especially since it keeps you from heating up the entire …
2024 Is the Year of the Cicada
There is a new, unusual noise you might hear when you walk outside these days. This is the song …
The Value of Farmers’ Markets in North Carolina: Highlights From the 2022 NC Farmers Market Census
April is here, and many farmers’ markets are opening back up from the mountains to the coast across our …
Grower-Buyer Event Coming April 3rd!
Are you a business, organization, or institution looking to source local foods for your store, employees, clients or students? …
Creating Connections Through Community-Supported Agriculture
CoThe community-supported agriculture (CSA) model is an important aspect of our local food system. According to NC State Extension, …
SafePlates for Farmers' Markets Is Back
Back again this year by popular demand, join us for our SafePlates for Farmers Markets program! This class is …
Interest Meeting for Grower - Buyer Event
Are you a farmer interested in connecting with local businesses looking to purchase local foods? If so, we have …
Small and Mighty Microgreens: Packed Nutrition in Every Bite
We are in the middle of winter, and while you can find cool season crops like salad greens, kale, …
Hoppin’ to the New Year!
Written by Sarah Beck, 2023-2024 Food-Inspired Resilience and Equity Intern for the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center The …