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Digging into community gardening
RALEIGH Local food advocates gathered in downtown Raleigh for the Dig In! conference on Saturday, March 4, to educate people on ways they can be a part of the local food system. The conference […]
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Family, faith, and farming in Wayne County
GOLDSBORO — In May, Lorenda Overman will celebrate 35 years of marriage to her husband, Harrell. Those vows Lorenda made to Harrell over three decades ago came with strings attached six generations of strings […]
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Celebrate a homegrown Valentines Day
You can set the mood by setting the table with local products this Valentine’s Day. With the many choices of rich North Carolina cheeses and chocolates hitting the market from producers across the state it […]
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Farmers shop and learn at the fairgrounds
When the agricultural community in North Carolina goes shopping, they do it right. This week the N.C. State Fairgrounds transformed into the largest agricultural expo in the Southeast. Over 400 farm equipment manufacturers and service […]
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A meal steeped in tradition
A fresh new year brings plenty of possibility. There’s just something about a clean slate to work with that has us all ready to take on the world. In the South we like to make […]
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A meal steeped in tradition
A fresh new year brings plenty of possibility. There’s just something about a clean slate to work with that has us all ready to take on the world. In the South we like to make […]
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North Carolina poinsettia industry is blooming
In 1825 the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett (an amateur botanist) brought us the beauty of the Euphorbia pulcherrima. Since that time the colorful wonder that is the poinsettia plant has been gracing […]
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N.C. Dept. of Ag to help bring healthier options to food deserts
RALEIGH The N.C. Department of Agriculture announced a fund to provide healthier food options for people living in food deserts in Eastern North Carolina. Corner stores can apply by Dec. 31 to receive funding […]
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Force the issue
Last week we shared instructions on the paperwhite planting process, and this week we have a few care and feeding directions for you in case you are wondering what to do with the bowl […]
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Force the issue
Narcissus bulbs make a lovely green display during the holiday season and they happily bloom by planting in nothing more than water, stones or beach glass. If you are forcing bulbs for the holidays […]