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Insect Invaders Starting Their Spring Exodus

Certain critters that bedded down in your warm home for the winter will begin to reemerge soon. Learn what to expect and how to manage them.

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Get Out and Garden This Spring

It's that time of year. Your yard starts calling to you, and you develop an insatiable itch to grow and mow. It can be overwhelming, like the pollen coating your car. Welcome to spring in North Carolina! Celebrate the season with a gardening grab bag on us.

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Growing a Pollinator Garden 

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Getting Started with Backyard Composting 

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How Much Fertilizer Should I Use for My Lawn? 

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Controlling Fire Ants in Your Yard 

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Choosing Cool or Warm Season Grass for Your Lawn 

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Foraging for Backyard Edibles 

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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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Planting Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape

Next time you're craving a crisp apple or peach, wouldn't it be nice if you could just stroll over to a veritable fruit factory in your own back yard? 

Avoid Insect Invaders in Your Home During Winter, Spring

Bears aren't the only animals who hibernate for the winter. Certain insect invaders like to stay cozy during the cold months too - in your nice warm home! 

Growing Japanese Maples

Despite their delicate appearance, Japanese maples are surprisingly easy to grow. Learn how to add brilliant color to your landscape. 

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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Fresh Fish and Seafood Safety Tips

Winter is peak season for many seasonal seafood delights in North Carolina. Before diving in and splurging on that seafood platter, make sure you consider food safety first. How do you know if fish is fresh? We'll show you! 

Ginger-Crusted Bass Over Vinegar Rice

Fresh striped bass isn’t just a spring treat anymore. Farm-raised filets are coming to plates near you, thanks to aquaculture industry research at NC State. 

How to Celebrate the Holidays During a Pandemic

The holidays will look a little different in 2020 amidst COVID-19, but our food safety experts share tips and tools to help keep you and your loved ones safe (and stuffed) this holiday season. 

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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Real or Fake? In North Carolina, Real Trees Win

Take a quick, animated journey through the North Carolina Christmas tree industry, then head out to claim your live tree today! 

Big Fish: Aquaculture in North Carolina

With a bounty of cool fresh water bodies in the west and over 300 miles of coastline to the east, North Carolina is perfectly positioned for a thriving aquaculture and farm-raised seafood industry. 

Agritourism in North Carolina

A hybrid of agriculture and tourism, agritourism is a way to immerse yourself in the beauty and splendor of North Carolina agriculture - and it's a growing industry for farmers across our state.