What is NC Safe Plates? NC Safe Plates is a food safety certification course developed by North Carolina State University. Certification is provided by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Who should MORE »
Davon Goodwin is a prime example of what it means to work hard and have a big heart. Davon launched OTL Farms this fall as an application of the lessons he learned from MORE » – from 
NC Farm School
Rain barrels are now available. These roughly 50-gallon food-grade barrels come complete with screened inlet, brass faucet, and 1.5-inch overflow outlet. The cost is $50 for a “ready-made” unpainted barrel. Rain Barrel information MORE »
Black swallowtail butterfly feeds on a zinnia blossom. John Reintjes, Master Gardener Volunteer Butterfly watching has gained a lot of interest in recent years. Butterflies are colorful and interesting, adding an element of MORE »
Adult mosquito Jim Gathany-CDC phil.cdc.gov/phil Given all the media attention about mosquitoes and the Zika virus lately, I wanted to talk about the best ways we can prevent mosquitoes in our landscapes and MORE »
Family, agriculture, community, and a passion for how they do things is what defines the farm that Jennifer and Ben Rosencrans had been dreaming of. Going back over 200 years Jennifer’s family farmed the MORE » – from NC Farm School
Busy lifestyles have led many consumers to look for convenient ways to feed their families. This study explores the demand for convenience foods — those that are easy to prepare and clean up MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
USDA has just released a new publication that highlights interesting facts about where (grocery stores and eating places were highest) and how often (average 11 times a week) families acquire food in a MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
Many have heard of the Energy Star program that helps consumers identify energy efficient appliances, equipment, building products, and homes. Not all, however, know that there is a similar program that helps to MORE » – from Family and Consumer Science Program
I have had several questions this month about lichens. Lichen is a unique organism that is actually the result of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and either an alga or bacteria. These MORE »
