Tomato Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market July 22-24
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Cucumber Week at Farm Credit Farmers Market July 15-17th
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Peach Week at the Farm Credit Farmers Market From July 8-10
Sweet, juicy peaches in North Carolina are a symbol of summertime! North Carolina’s peach industry is unique in that …
Farmland Preservation: VAD Virtual Training Scheduled for June 9
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ farmland preservation team and the State-wide Voluntary Agricultural District Working Group …
Farm Credit Farmers Market Opens April 22!
The Farm Credit Farmers Market opens for the 2021 season on April 22. Spring and summer hours: Thursdays and Fridays from …
Zebra Mussel Alert!
This is a re-post of information put out by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regarding zebra mussels in aquarium moss …
Curious About Soil?
If you are curious to know more about soil, the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) has a variety …
Septic Systems: Things Homeowners & Realtors Should Know
Septic systems have been around for a very long time. In North Carolina, nearly half of the homes utilize …
Waste Solutions: From Farm Waste to Feed, Fertilizer and Energy
The following article was posted originally to NC State CALS News. You can also view it on the CALS …
Well Water - What Homeowners and Realtors Need to Know
Do you have questions about well water? Are you a realtor or homeowner with a well? Then consider attending …
Environmental Education - Southeastern NC Activities and Information
Do you like word search games? Own a septic system? Have wet areas on your property? Curious about wind …
NC Zoo Presents "Living With Nature" Virtual Event
From the North Carolina Zoo: Next week is the North Carolina Zoo’s first Living with Nature distance learning event for the 2020-2021 …
News From the NC PFAS Testing Network
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a specific group or category of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
COVID-19 and Farmer Stress
There has been talk through the media about dumping milk, meat shortages and produce waste because of the impact …
NC Restaurants Feeding Kids Initiative
Are you a restaurant, catering company or foodservice operation interested in helping feed kids in need during COVID-19 school …
Two Watersnakes Seen at Onslow Discovery Gardens
As the weather warms, snake sightings will become much more common. We have 38 varieties of snakes in NC, …
Fruit With Yogurt Orange Dip
Looking for a nutritious dip for fruit? Try the yogurt orange dip! This easy 4 ingredient recipe is sure …
Best Methods to Follow When Submitting an Email Photo for Aquatic Plant ID
It can be very frustrating when trying to get an aquatic plant identified by emailing a photo – both …
Aquatic Plants Are Already Active
The mild weather experienced this winter in southeastern NC has permitted a variety of aquatic plants and weeds to …
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