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Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (a NCSU entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a project …
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Journey to Health
Are you hoping to get in better health this year? With so much information out there, it can be …
Why It Is Important to Eat Breakfast
Most important is you get energy. Your body and brain need energy to function. Breakfast will provide you with …
Don’t Set Resolutions
Happy New Year! This time of year is always so refreshing. We set new goals for ourselves, focus on …
Agricultural Disaster Relief Program Extends Deadline to December 20
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has announced that the N.C. General Assembly has voted to extend the …
Storm Damage Relief for Standing Forage - Application Deadline December 10
Pasture-based livestock producers within eligible counties with damage to standing forage as a result of Hurricane Florence and/or Tropical …
Additional Counties May Be Eligible for Agricultural Disaster Assistance
Farmers urged to sign up by the Dec. 10 deadline (View original announcement on NCDA&CS website) Farmers with damage from Tropical …
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Did you know that sugars are a source of useless calories? Naturally occurring sugars, like those in fruit and …
Fruits That Fight Heart Disease
The next time you are in the grocery store, seek out a selection of colorful berries to add to …
Storm Damage Relief Program Update for Pastures
Three new programs will be available specifically to help farmers that had damage to pastures from the effects of …
Turkey Overload! What Do I Do?
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and I couldn’t be more excited to kick into Holiday gear! Delicious …
The Benefits of Fiber and How It Works
Most fiber is like other carbohydrates, made up of many glucose molecules. However, fiber does not break down into …
Farmer Disaster Assistance Webinar – 10-31-2018
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, along with NC State Extension and FSA, are announcing a program to …
Tips and Tools to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, can you believe it? This time of year we are busy making holiday …
Test Soil Now to Avoid New Peak-Season Testing Fee
In today’s economy, consumers are always looking for ways to save money. One of the most practical ways to …
Following These Five Steps Can Help You Feel Happier
You probably don’t need research to tell you we’re living in a stressful time. A recent survey by the …
Holiday Challenge 2018
Join us this year for the 2018 Eat Smart, Move More Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge! This year the …
“Substantial Damage” and “Substantial Improvement”: What Do They Mean, and How Can They Impact You?
If you live in a flood zone and sustained damage to your home, the terms “substantial damage” and “substantial …
How to Enjoy Exercise and Healthy Eating
Are you annoyed by people who seem to enjoy exercise? What about people who eat healthy with little effort? …
Yuck! Is It Polluted?
“Yuck! Is it polluted?” is a frequent question when people see our ditches and waterways with fluffy orange growths, …
Flood Damage to Forest Stands
The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested …
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