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Over the past few years, Matt Bertone (NC State University Entomologist) and a couple of his peers conducted a …
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Have Farming Practices and Impacts on the Environment Improved?
Today’s agriculture gets pointed at as an example of poor stewardship and science, but is it really? In January, …
Vitamins & Vegetables
I want you to think about some common vitamins and minerals. Now think about foods or beverages that are …
How to Reduce Visceral Fat on Your Body
First of all, what is visceral fat? Visceral fat is adipose (fat tissue) that surrounds your vital organs. Where …
Retailers Focus on the “Power of Meat”
Farmers work hard every day to produce livestock and poultry that ultimately ends up available for purchase by consumers. …
Aquatic Plant ID & Control Classes
Do you have your aquatic pesticide applicator license? Do you have a pond or are you part of a …
Most Roads in Sampson Lead to Agriculture
What can you find on most every road in Sampson? If you said “agriculture,” you are correct! We all …
Feed Your Body, Not Your Mood
Do you ever eat because you’re bored? Mad? Angry? Happy? This is what we call emotional eating, or you …
Tractor Talks Safety Presentation Tools
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N.C. Cooperative Extension Helps Farmers Search for Alternative Enterprises
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From the Vine – Fertilization
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Vitamin D Deficiency Signs and Symptoms
Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that your body needs to regulate calcium absorption. Deficiency can result in …
Journey to Health
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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 …
Three Ways to Find Added Sugar in Your Food
Did you know that sugars are a source of useless calories? Naturally occurring sugars, like those in fruit and …
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