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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 …

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 …

Using Pesticides, the Safe Way

Whether you are a farmer, tending thousands of acres, or a homeowner who wants to grow a successful garden …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

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Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …

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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

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Introduction to the Postharvest Engineering for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Practical Guide for Growers, Packers, Shippers, and Sellers

This publication is a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper harvest and …

4 days ago
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Chapter 1. Introduction

This is chapter one of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 2. Produce Cooling Basics

This is chapter 2 in a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Chapter 3a. Forced-Air Cooling

This is chapter 3a of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

4 days ago
Illustration of a conventional hydrocooler, a machine with a conveyor belt that moves food products through the hydrocooling process.

Chapter 3b. Hydrocooling

This is chapter 3b of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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Illustration of a machine with a conveyor belt for package icing.

Chapter 3c. Cooling with Ice

This is chapter 3c of a comprehensive guide to postharvest engineering topics for the proper …

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