Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Food Safety & Processing
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
Prepare Ahead for a Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner
Families are beginning to make plans for Thanksgiving dinner. If you are responsible for preparation of a turkey, consider …
Mmm....Apple Butter Season
Apples are one of the delights for this time of the year. Apples are irresistible as snacks or as …
Canning Tomato Products
Gardens are exploding with ripening tomatoes, and we are all trying to eat and preserve this wonderful fruit. Tomatoes are …
Celebrate With Safe Salsa
“Celebrate with Safe Salsa,” a N.C. Cooperative Extension publication available online, covers the basic information needed to make safe …
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