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Promoting a Honey Bee Haven
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Promoting a Honey Bee Haven

Discover more about the bustling, beautiful lives of N.C. bees, how NC State protects these essential pollinators, and what you can do to help!

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Protect Our Pollinators

During National Pollinator Week, and every week, it’s important to remember that pollinators like bees, birds and butterflies are responsible for much of our food. Let’s return the favor!

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Treating for Mosquitoes While Protecting Pollinators

Mosquitoes are a real pain, but is it possible to keep them at bay while protecting pollinators? Learn how to keep pollinators safe while keeping mosquitoes away in this episode. 
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How to Spot Sick or Stressed Trees

Are your trees looking a bit under the weather? Learn more about the symptoms of sick and stressed trees, and what to do when professional guidance is needed. 
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Growing a Pollinator Garden

Whether you’re interested in supporting bee populations, attracting more nature to your yard, or sprucing up your landscape, growing a pollinator garden is a great way to go! 

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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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The Promise of a Rose Garden

With proper planning, even novice gardeners can produce beautiful blossoms. Tune in for expert advice that’ll have your garden coming up roses in no time! 
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The Venus Flytrap: A North Carolina Native

It sounds like something out of science fiction, but the Venus flytrap is real. And not just real, but native to North Carolina. Discover how this fascinating flora snares its prey and other facts! 
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The Amazing Spiders of North Carolina

Occasionally frightening, always fascinating, most spiders are of the friendly neighborhood variety. Take a closer look and discover one of nature’s most unique and beneficial animals. 

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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Demystifying Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Myths

Are vegetables less healthy when cooked? Are fresh fruits healthier than frozen fruits? What happens to plants’ nutritional value as they’re prepared for meals or storage? Let’s find out! 
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Air Fryers 101: Fried Foods Without All the Grease

Whether you’re just now unboxing that air fryer from last Christmas or you’re looking to take your air frying game to a new level, we’ll help you make the most of your air fryer! 

Food Safety Tips for Home Meal Delivery Kits

As home meal delivery options become available for more food products in more places, all with a quick click, how do you know if your food is safe to eat? 

ON THE FARM

We have a rich agricultural history in North Carolina. Journey with us across the state to discover how farmers produce many of our favorite foods and everyday products that we depend on.

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Promoting a Honey Bee Haven in North Carolina

Discover more about the bustling and beautiful lives of bees, how NC State is helping to promote and protect these essential pollinators, and what you can do to help! 
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Cooking Up Community: North Carolina Barbecue

There’s a surefire way to start a fight with a native North Carolinian. It’s not arguing about which university is tops in the state — clearly it’s NC State — or the best basketball conference — everyone knows it’s the ACC. No, if you want to get into a knock-down, drag-out, try suggesting that something is… 
Discover North Carolina eggs and how NC State Extension helps to grow the poultry industry and ensure quality eggs for all.

North Carolina Eggs

Discover how eggs are produced, the types of poultry farming systems in our state, and how NC State Extension helps grow the industry and ensure that quality eggs are available for you!