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“I Love Farming”: Extension and the Small Farmer

Mallory Simpson

A forest trail surrounded by bright, colorful fall foliage as the tree leaves change colors during the autumn season.

Nov 5, 2021

Fall Foliage: The Changing of the Leaves

Nothing announces a North Carolina autumn like the brilliance and splendor of fall foliage. Waves of color roll down the mountains and across the state throughout the season. Discover why! 
A school of fish swimming in a tank.

Dec 4, 2020

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. 
Peaches hanging on a branch of a peach tree with a blurred background of a house and clear blue sky.

Nov 30, 2020

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? 
Six jars of pickled peaches are arranged on a kitchen countertop.

Oct 2, 2020

The Perfect Pickled Peaches

Did you ever pick that perfect peach that you just wish would last forever? We'll show you how to preserve one of summer's sweetest treats. 
Animated graphic displaying chickens and feed.

Sep 25, 2020

How That Chicken Got to Market

We're not sure why the chicken crossed the road, but we'll show you how it got from the hatchery to your home! 
Close up of hands holding a pita pocket with cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese and lettuce as the filling.

Oct 19, 2019

Rainbow Pita Pockets

Eating healthy on the go can be a snap with this quick, easy recipe for a portable, nutritious and kid-friendly snack! 
Close up of hands scooping out dried bananas, alongside glass bowls of other healthy snacks like raisins, to make a toss up snack bag.

Oct 19, 2019

Healthy Toss Up Snack for Kids

Looking for a healthy, grab-and-go snack that the kids can help with? The Toss Up Snack is a great way to make snack prep a family affair! 

Oct 11, 2019

Growing Bright and Beautiful Daylilies

Daylilies are popular perennial flowers known for their vivid colors. They’re resilient, easy to grow and will brighten any garden bed — lets get started! 
Close up image of a hand on the soil in a garden.

Sep 20, 2019

“I Love Farming”: Extension and the Small Farmer

North Carolina is home to more than 47,000 farms, many of which are small, family-owned operations like Tater Hill Farm. Meet one of the families that grows our food and discover their love of farming.