Farm
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September 18, 2022
Ask a Farmer: Why Is Crop Rotation Important?
We asked North Carolina farmer Ryan Cahoon about why crop rotation is important.
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August 22, 2022
Davon Goodwin Served His Country and Now His Community
After six years, Goodwin’s role as a farm manager ended. He spent a short period working at Sandhills...
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August 21, 2022
Henderson County Orchards Grow Great Apples
But what is it about Henderson County that makes it one of the largest, and best, apple growing...
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August 20, 2022
FFA Chapters Grow Farm-Fresh Food
North Carolina FFA continues to grow – and so do the opportunities for hands-on agricultural education for students.
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August 15, 2022
Sweetpotato Is One Word
North Carolina’s state vegetable has a new spelling – the correct one, if you ask the experts. In...
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August 12, 2022
How to Keep Perfect Pumpkins
But how do you keep pumpkins looking their best from early fall until it's time to chuck them?...
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June 8, 2022
9 Fun Facts About North Carolina Corn
Check out eight interesting facts about North Carolina corn production, including the difference between sweet corn and field...
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May 26, 2022
How to Grow Hot Peppers
Interested in growing your own hot peppers? Dr. William Terry Kelley, Henderson County Extension director for North Carolina...
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May 24, 2022
North Carolina Growers Cultivate Hot Peppers
Hot peppers are a specialty crop for North Carolina farmers, and they grow several types of them across...
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May 23, 2022
Collin’s Produce Delivers a Fresh, Fun and Fragrant Experience
A field of sunflowers is as warm and inviting as the sweet summer sun. It catches your eye...