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Beat the Heat This Summer: Controlling Fire Ants

As red imported fire ants march across the Southeast, how can you tell if the little six-legged scavengers have set up shop in your yard? And how do you get rid of them?

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Enjoy a Safe Summer of Food!

Summer and food go together like strawberries and cream. From Memorial Day through the 4th of July and Labor Day, opportunities abound to reap the benefits of farmers markets, fresh produce and family gatherings. Check out these food safety videos before you dig in - just wash your hands first!

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Food Safety When the Power Goes Out 

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The Safest Way to Wash Produce 

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What Do Food Expiration Dates Really Mean? 

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Why You Need to Wash Your Hands Around Animals 

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Milk Safety and the N.C. Dairy Industry 

Learn and Explore

Discover the latest findings for the kitchen, garden and farm right here. We’ll share tasty, nutritious recipes and safe food prep tips; show you what’s in season and how it’s grown; and help you learn where your food comes from and what it takes to feed North Carolina.

In the Garden

From growing your own produce to composting your kitchen scraps, we’ll take you through the finer points of putting your green thumb to good use. Go ahead, get your hands dirty.

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Controlling Fire Ants in Your Yard

We all know that fire ants are bad news, but how do you spot them? And what can you do to get rid of them? 

Growing Cucumbers in Your Home Garden

Cucumbers pack a cool, crisp punch as a healthy snack, salad or pickling project. We'll show you how easy it is to grow your own! 

Growing Rhododendrons in North Carolina

Rhododendrons grace the mountains with colorful flowers, but new heat-tolerant varieties make it possible to grow this garden beauty across North Carolina. 

In the Kitchen

Join us in the kitchen as we share nutritious recipes, expert cooking advice and food preservation tips to help you make the most of all our state offers.  

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How to Cut With a Chef’s Knife

The chef's knife is a kitchen superhero that you can use to slice, dice and chop your way to healthy meals. Watch as Carolyn Dunn shows us a simple cutting technique. 

Tips for Cutting Grapefruit and Orange

Oranges are an easy lunchtime staple—just toss one in a bag and go—but it's not always easy to get past the peel to the juicy goodness inside. A few cutting techniques can make snacking on citrus less of a mess! 

How to Properly Dice Fruits and Vegetables

We'll show you the easiest ways to achieve different sized cuts that you'll need for most recipes. 

On the Farm

We have a rich agricultural history in North Carolina, and the typical family farm is growing and changing all the time! Come with us as we meet some of the folks who are ensuring our food’s future.

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The Sweetest Summertime Blues: N.C. Blueberries

It's not a secret that blueberries are a nutritious summertime treat, but did you know that they're grown across North Carolina? 

Tickled About Pickles: The Story of Cucumbers in North Carolina

More than just a satisfying snack, cucumbers and pickles make up a significant slice of North Carolina's agriculture economy. Learn more about our state's pickle industry! 

N.C. Agriculture: Feeding Families, Growing the Economy

Agriculture may be out of sight and out of mind at times, but it's ever-present in our daily lives. And as an $87 billion industry, N.C. agriculture should never be taken for granted.