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Christmas Trees in Agriculture

With Christmas right around the corner it is time to talk about an important industry in North Carolina. Christmas …

Learn more about our upcoming workshop for current and aspiring farmers on marketing!

Upcoming Workshop: Marketing for Farmers

Workshop Details Date: November 8th Time: 4 – 6 p.m. Location: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Lee County Center McSwain Center Extension Education and …

Land & Legacy Planning

The most recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census shows that the average age of farmers continues to …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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 …

Mini-Gardening

Lack of yard space is no excuse for not growing a vegetable garden. Regardless of …

Asparagus shoots

Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden

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

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Kale

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

3 hours agoGrow It, Eat It
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Collard Greens

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

3 hours agoGrow It, Eat It

Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens

Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …

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Asparagus

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

3 hours agoGrow It, Eat It