Celebrating North Carolina’s Healthful Fall Bounty
Fall is here once again, a long awaited relief from our hot, humid summers. As temperatures start to drop, …
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Recovering Food “Waste”: The Benefits to Putting Food Scraps to Work
We’ve all been there; after a long week of work or school, we open the refrigerator to see what …
Spotlighting Seasonal Seafood in NC
There is nothing like relaxing in the ocean water to cool off during our hot, humid North Carolina summers! …
The Price of Local Food: Is It More Expensive?
Like many of us, due to the busy nature of my work, I typically do my food shopping on …
2023 Food Trends and Impacts for Food Producers
Food is always a hot topic, as we all have to eat! Understanding our behavior toward food, what types …
May Is Strawberry Month
Spring is strawberry season here in North Carolina, and it’s a big deal for our state! NC currently ranks …
Local Food Inspiration for Vacation
Spring is here, and the warm weather is beckoning us to spend more time outdoors and to take vacations …
2023 Pre-Season Meeting for the Sanford Farmers' Market
Market Season is Coming Soon! It’s that time again! As spring approaches, farmers’ markets will start to open up in …
Tips for Starting Seeds Successfully This Spring
It really feels like spring is around the corner! If you are a gardener like myself, I bet you …
Label Lingo: Understanding Food Label Claims
When you visit the grocery store to shop for your weekly meals, it is hard not to notice all …
Winter: A Time for Reflection, Planning, and New Resolutions
Happy New Year from all of us at the N.C. Cooperative Extension center! We hope your holiday season was …
SafePlates for Farmers' Markets
Register Now! SafePlates for Farmers’ Markets This February, we are offering our SafePlates for Farmers Markets program! This class is …