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Sanford Farmers' Market Canceled

Due to inclement weather, the Sanford Farmers’ Market will not be open Saturday, October 1. Please plan to visit …

Hunger Action Month

September Is Hunger Action Month

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

This is YOUR Fair!

History at the Fair

The Lee Regional Fair is known to be a strong supporter of agriculture, but did you know history can …

Watermelon slices

Harvest Highlight: Watermelons

It is a one-in-a-melon time of the year! Sliced, diced, or balled, watermelons are rich in vitamins and minerals, …

Cover photo for Preserving Q & A

Preserving Q & A

Q & A When is the peak food preservation season? Peak season for home canning runs from Late April to August, …

Local Christmas Trees

North Carolina Christmas Trees

It’s no secret that Christmas trees are a big part of the agricultural landscape of North Carolina. So big …

Pesticide Credits Offered

North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Lee County is offering pesticide training on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The following training …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Vintage black and white photo of three children sitting in a plasticulture strawberry field and eating strawberries they've harvested.

Southern Regional Strawberry Plasticulture Production Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of strawberry production in the Southeastern United States. It …

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Figure 1. Typical tomato washing and sizing line.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Field- and Greenhouse-Grown Tomatoes

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. Bulk pallet bin of cabbage in the packing house.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Cabbage and Leafy Greens

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Peppers

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. Rate of temperature change for three cooling methods.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Apples

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Green Beans and Field Peas

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. Packaged and palletized blueberries being received

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Blueberries

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. North Carolina onions ready for harvest.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Onions

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …