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Backyard Composting

Instead of disposing of yard trimmings and kitchen scraps, you can compost them in your own backyard. Composting is an …

MEAT & EAT This event is designed to connect Johnston County’s local meatproducers with restaurants, food trucks, and other food businesses.Whether you're a farmer looking to expand your market or abusiness interested in sourcing local meats, this event is for you.Enjoy dedicated networking time to build meaningful connectionswith farmers, chefs, and other food professionals. The programincludes guest speakers: Chef Chad Blackwelder from the NCDepartment of Agriculture, and Farmer AJ Stanaland of NorthwestLand & Cattle. Be part of Johnston County’s local foodconversations and grow your network! CONNECTION Register Here: go.ncsu.edu/jocogrowsmeat

Meat & Eat Connection

Meat & Eat Connection OCTOBER 30, 2024 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 2736 NC 210 HWY, SMITHFIELD, NC This event is designed to …

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Drinking Water Safety

As water systems come back online in areas affected by Hurricane Helene, it is still important to ensure that …

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Radical Roots: Sweetpotatoes

Often referred to as the “Orange Superfood”, the sweetpotato is an integral part of the American diet. From casseroles …

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Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook

Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …

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Chapter 2. Cost and Investment Analysis of Chardonnay (Vitis Vinifera) Winegrapes in North Carolina

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Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden

Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …

Bean Sprouts and Other Vegetable Seed Sprouts

Sprouts from mung bean (Phaseolus aureus) have been used for food since ancient times. These …

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Asparagus has been considered a garden delicacy since Roman times. Any home gardener can grow …

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Collard Greens

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