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Two young boys are holding yellow baby chicks at a farm education event by NC State University.

Published on Apr 30, 2019

Why You Need to Wash Your Hands Around Animals

Whether you're holding fluffy baby chicks at the fair (who can resist?) or petting your pooch at home, it's important to wash your hands! Find out why and how to do it well.

A professional forester conducts a prescribed burn using a drip torch

Published on Apr 2, 2019

Conducting a Controlled Burn to Restore Longleaf Pines

Learn how controlled burns maintain and restore important biomes and landscapes like longleaf pine forests.

Jars with flour and grain with stalks of wheat

Published on Feb 21, 2019

Turning N.C. Wheat into Flour

We explore how N.C. wheat becomes the flour you’ll find in everyday products and lining the shelves at your local grocery store or farmers market.

Published on Jan 30, 2019

Protect the Pollinator – NC State Works to Preserve Billion Dollar Bees

Dwindling honey bee colonies are a global concern - a $15 billion concern. Bees help pollinate more than 100 crops, providing invaluable support to North Carolina's $84 billion agriculture industry. Busy bees, indeed.

A man placing small pumpkins into a wooden crate while in a field.

Published on Oct 23, 2018

How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin

This most sincere pumpkin segment offers tips from NC State scientist Penny Perkins-Veazie on which types of pumpkins work best for your jack-o-lanterns and how to make the most out of your decorations.

Photo of a demonstration that shows the dangers of grain bins

Published on Sep 20, 2018

Understanding Grain Bin Dangers

An adult can become trapped in a grain storage bin in 20 seconds. Follow a few safety precautions to keep everyone safe.

A woman kneeling and picking yellow flowers in a garden.

Published on Aug 15, 2018

N.C. Farm School is Helping a Flower Business Bloom

More and more people are taking an interest in agriculture, like Hannah Ross and her budding flower shop in Raleigh. Join us as we explore how Extension's farm school is helping Hannah and others pursue their dreams.

Fresh strawberries in boxes at a farmers market

Published on May 23, 2018

Spring Is for N.C. Strawberries

Strawberry breeder Gina Fernandez develops new strawberry varieties for North Carolina growers, which makes it easier for you to enjoy that strawberry shortcake or pick-your-own berries experience during the spring!

Dr. Gary Cartwright holds some Howling Cow ice cream at the Creamery in Schaub Hall at NC State University. Photo by Marc Hall

Published on May 2, 2018

Science to Scoops: Behind-the-Scenes With NC State’s Dairy Enterprise System

Join Gary Cartwright as he introduces the one-of-a-kind Dairy Enterprise System at NC State, including an inside scoop on the university's Howling Cow brand of ice cream and treats.

Published on Mar 18, 2018

Milk Safety and the N.C. Dairy Industry

We often get questions about the health benefits and safety of dairy products. What milk should I drink? Are there antibiotics or growth hormones in milk? Shannon Davidson, NC State Extension dairy specialist, has your answers.