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The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
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The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reasonable to try and make fewer trips to the supermarket …
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
Summer is in full swing! We will be offering a FREE virtual Home Food Preservation Series in July and …
I believe this year has been a season of renewed appreciation for skills such as home gardening and preserving …
We are sharing information from The State of North Carolina and Wilkes County Government on proper face covering. *They recommend …
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
Online Webinar, Thursday, April 8, 6 to 7.30 p.m. COVID-19 is placing new and unforeseen challenges on-farm labor – getting employees …
Home canning is a great way to save fresh foods to eat year-round. The history of canning dates back …
Food and food packaging are not considered significant ways of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Many people have …
Important steps to consider while you are grocery store to keep you, your family, grocery store employees and other food …
There are many questions surround grocery shopping and handling food during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no data currently that …
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
This publication provides information to help produce growers understand the variety of insurance coverage or …
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
The NC State Feed Milling and Animal Food Safety programs have developed a decision tree …
This guide outlines steps that a facility producing livestock food could follow when developing its …
This factsheet introduces extrusion as a food and feed production process. Topics include the basic …
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
This publication discusses how floods can affect food gardens. In it, you'll find recommendations for …
Though they can be a source of worry, the fact of the matter is that …