A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
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 …
Hessian Fly
Will Hessian fly be an issue in wheat this year? They very well could be. This may or may …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Pack Lunch Every Day
The other day my college roommate reached out and asked me to send her a salad recipe I always …
Soil Sample Now to Have a Great Lawn or Garden in 2019
Many homeowners had multiple problems with their lawns and gardens this past year. Some of the most frequent included …
Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
Fruits That Fight Heart Disease
The next time you are in the grocery store, seek out a selection of colorful berries to add to …
New Extension Associate: Mary Fosnaught
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science welcomed Mary Fosnaught to the faculty on October 3, 2018. We asked Fosnaught …
Talking Turkey at the N.C. State Fair
If you’ve been following the 2018 Youth Market Turkey Show, you know it was part of a record-breaking year …
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 …
Preparing Irrigation Equipment for the Winter Season
Now that freezing temperatures are around the corner, it’s time for many farmers to prepare their irrigation equipment for …
January 29, 2019 NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop, Raleigh, NC
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15, 2019. READ THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION. January 29, 2019, NC Greenhouse PourThru Workshop for …
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 …
Recovering From Hurricane Florence
Dealing with the aftermath of a major hurricane is no easy task. It’s hard to imagine what damage you …
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 …