Planting Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape

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

Published on 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?

Protective face masks and Thanksgiving flatlay on wooden background.

Published on Nov 20, 2020

How to Celebrate the Holidays During a Pandemic

Thanksgiving 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.

Published on Nov 11, 2020

Avoid Insect Invaders in Your Home This Winter

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!

Sorted peanuts fall onto a conveyor belt in a packing facility in North Carolina.

Published on Oct 30, 2020

Coming Out of the Shell: North Carolina Peanuts

If you come across cocktail or in-shell peanut products pretty much anywhere in the U.S., they likely were grown in North Carolina. Find out how!

A goat stands among women stretching at a goat yoga event.

Published on Oct 10, 2020

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.

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

Published on 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.

Published on 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!

Published on Sep 22, 2020

Fish Tacos With Avocado-Mango Salsa

Discover how to combine traditional ingredients from Hispanic cuisine with a few non-traditional items to create simple, savory fish tacos!

Orange leaves on a Japanese maple tree branch

Published on Sep 14, 2020

Growing Japanese Maples

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

Close-up of the cotton ball on the plant in the field.

Published on Sep 7, 2020

Cotton: The Fabric of Our State

In North Carolina, cotton is king, and it touches your life in more ways than you might think. Discover how cotton is woven into our daily lives and the impact it has on our state.

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