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It’s that most wonderful time of the year again! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another holiday this …

If interested in participating in this program, visit our page for New and Beginning Farmers in Lee County to get …

Now that it’s November, families and friends are preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday, and the menu is center stage. …
With temperatures dropping, we are starting to reach into our pantries more to make our favorite cool weather comfort …
Due to inclement weather, the Sanford Farmers’ Market will not be open Saturday, October 1. Please plan to visit …

September marks Hunger Action Month, a time to bring awareness to food access disparities in our community and to …

Have you ever wondered about what happens to produce that farmers cannot harvest or sell? Gleaning is one potential …

This article was written by Hailee Bissett, a NC State summer intern with N.C. Cooperative Extension of Lee County. A …

It is a one-in-a-melon time of the year! Sliced, diced, or balled, watermelons are rich in vitamins and minerals, …
It’s July, and despite this year’s heat and drought, local farms and farmers markets are in full swing. Farmers …

Did you know that many fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be grown in containers? Container gardening is a great …

Enjoying those blue skies lately? Maybe it makes you eager to grab a handful of fresh blueberries to munch …

What does the term “local food” mean to you? Maybe buying produce or meat at a local farmers’ market? …

Q & A When is the peak food preservation season? Peak season for home canning runs from Late April to August, …
We are fortunate to live in a part of the state that offers a diversity of agricultural products all …

April to June marks the harvest time of one of our most beloved locally grown spring fruits: strawberries! While most …

Offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services, the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides …

With hectic day-to-day schedules and the overwhelm of current global events, it’s easy to take for granted the food …
The Sanford Farmers Market in Sanford, NC is looking for a dedicated part-time market manager for its seasonal Saturday …

Vineyard establishment involves careful planning, thorough site preparation, vineyard design, planting, and trellis construction. Unlike …

Grapes grown in North Carolina are sometimes exposed to unfavorable climatic conditions and biological pests …
This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

Grapevines require 16 essential nutrients for normal growth and development (Table 9.1). Carbon, hydrogen, and …

In this publication you will find ideas to get you started growing your own edibles. …
A Farmers’ Market Tour is a great way to introduce your program participants to an …

Like other perennial plants, mature grapevines have extensive root systems and therefore, unlike shallow-rooted annual …

To grow more consistent crops and improve your cash flow in years with damaging frost …