Grower-Buyer Event Coming April 3rd!
Are you a business, organization, or institution looking to source local foods for your store, employees, clients or students? …
Floating Saucers- the Gift of Winter-Flowering Magnolias
I love driving around Lee County and looking at what folks are growing in their yards. Our winter in …
Protect Our Children: Substance Abuse
The North Carolina Attorney General has declared a youth mental health crisis due to the increase in depression, anxiety, …
Clover, Over and Over: Reality of Clover Lawns
Clover lawns are touted as the saving grace of the low green areas (aka lawns) we demand around our …
Creating Connections Through Community-Supported Agriculture
CoThe community-supported agriculture (CSA) model is an important aspect of our local food system. According to NC State Extension, …
SafePlates for Farmers' Markets Is Back
Back again this year by popular demand, join us for our SafePlates for Farmers Markets program! This class is …
New Numbers for Agriculture: USDA Releases Latest Census
Every five years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases an updated Census of Agriculture. This census provides a …
The “Gall” of It: Galls on Forsythia
The Forsythia are one of the heralds of Spring. Many folks in the South share fond memories of seeing them flower …
Interest Meeting for Grower - Buyer Event
Are you a farmer interested in connecting with local businesses looking to purchase local foods? If so, we have …
Daffodils: 13 Divisions of Horticultural Wonder
February roadsides in the South are peppered with historical patches of daffodils. All that is left of some old …
This Year’s Tobacco Crop Starts Now
Summer fields full of tobacco are a familiar sight for those who have grown up in the Sandhills region. …
Protect our Children: Online Safety
The North Carolina Attorney General has declared a youth mental health crisis due to the increase in depression, anxiety, …