Published on Mar 23, 2023 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.…
Published on Jan 27, 2023 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!
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 Jan 30, 2019 Understanding the “No Added Hormones” Meat Label What does the "No Added Hormones" meat label mean? Maybe not what you expect.
Published on Sep 6, 2018 Understanding the “Grass-Fed” Meat Label A "Grass-Fed" label implies animals are fed a diet of grass...right? Read more to find out what this and other meat labels really mean!
Published on Jul 5, 2018 What Does a “No Antibiotics” Label Mean? Unlike some other meat label claims, the “No Antibiotics Added” label has a legally regulated definition. But what does this really mean?
Published on Jun 27, 2018 What Does an “All Natural” Label Mean? “All natural" - or just "natural" - is a widely misunderstood claim that only applies to meat processing, not how an animal is raised. Beef up your knowledge so you can make informed food decisions!
Published on Apr 25, 2018 Understanding Meat Label Claims Meat label claims can be categorized as either certified or non-certified. Understanding the details of each claim and how they are (or aren’t) verified can make all the difference - take a look!