At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
Rhonda Sherman posted this article that was authored by Carla Davis: June 29, 2017 | Author: Carla Davis, NC State University Sustainability Office You …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Backyard Composting Publication Updated
Backyard Composting of Yard, Garden, and Food Discards has been updated. It is available in pdf (for printing) and web …
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage
Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage is an extension fact sheet that was authored by Rhonda Sherman and first published …
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Balancing Beekeeping and Mosquito Abatement in North Carolina
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Second Saturday: A Celebration of Food & Community, 9am-4pm, Raleigh, NC
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New Kale Publication: Grow It, Eat It!
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Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
Chatham County Hosts Webinar on Community Food Councils
Chatham County invites you to a webinar on April 17, 2014 on the exciting concept of community food councils. …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
Short Films. Big Ideas. Seeking Captivating Short Films About Food, Farming and Sustainability
CONTEST: Real Food Media Short Video The Real Food Media Short Video contest invites aspiring filmmakers, teams of food change makers, and communicators …
NC State Fair Honey Bee Exhibit
If you’re visiting the State Fair this week (runs through Oct. 27th), don’t forget to check out the Expo …
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