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Dec 29, 2020

Brighten Up Your Home With House Plants

Nothing freshens up your living space like a few well-placed houseplants! Watch and learn how to add charm and beauty to your home without breaking the bank. 
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Dec 8, 2020

Initiatives to Make N.C. Agriculture a $100 Billion Powerhouse

Three major NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences initiatives aim to transform agriculture and agribusiness. 
The Kidds on their farm

Dec 7, 2020

Doris and Donald Kidd Develop Niche Markets

Turning to farming in retirement, Doris and Donald Kidd decided to grow elephant garlic, a specialty crop buyers are willing to pay more for. 

Nov 30, 2020

Experts You Can Count On

NC State's extension food safety experts provided training to help North Carolina restaurants reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they're leading a national team. 
Waste lagoon and hog houses

Nov 24, 2020

Waste Solutions: From Farm Waste to Feed, Fertilizer and Energy

In this episode of Farms, Food and You, learn how extension specialists and researchers are helping farmers use plant-based agricultural leftovers as cattle feed and turning hog waste into valuable bioenergy and fertilizer. 
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Nov 22, 2020

How to Celebrate the Holidays During a Pandemic

NC State food safety experts Ben Chapman and Natalie Seymour serve up research-based tips and tools that will help keep you and your loved ones safe and happy this holiday season. 
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Nov 16, 2020

Clover to Country Star: 4-H Alumna Paige King Johnson

Harnett County 4-H alumna Paige King Johnson is making a name for herself in the music world, and she attributes much of her success to growing up in 4-H. 
Jose Calderon on his farm

Nov 16, 2020

Jose “Pepe” Calderon Markets Sweet Potatoes Internationally

As an exporter with Barnes Farming, Jose “Pepe” Calderon created an international craving for sweet potatoes. 
Jason Davis on his farm

Nov 16, 2020

Jason Davis Pursues Passion for Farming

Jason Davis didn't come from an agricultural family; he chose it. He's diversifying to stay in farming. 
Hand holding vermicompost with worms.

Nov 10, 2020

Waste Solutions: Vermicomposting

When it comes to waste management, NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences helps deliver solutions. Learn how Rhonda Sherman helps others use worms to create valuable soil amendments from agricultural wastes.