Emily Hughes If you look closely, the Upper Mountain Research Station in Laurel Springs is starting to take on the look of Christmas. Hundreds of tiny Frazer Fir Christmas tree seedlings are growing under the watchful eyes of research station staff. The station is working to develop a consistent and dependable production method for Christmas tree seedlings, … Read more
We’re sharing a sweet dish that is a famous N.C. recipe that might help in this heat wave. Wendy Perry, Culinary Adverturist and Home Economist, has passed along this recipe and a few tips on how to make it. “You may be familiar with the infamous Atlantic Beach Pie,” said Wendy. “Now you can get … Read more
Since it’s watermelon season, we wanted to share a N.C Watermelon Association recipe with you all this week. This recipe if full of nutrients and easy to make for a large group or for just a quick dinner! North Carolina ranks seventh in the nation in watermelon production. Watermelon season in the Carolinas typically runs … Read more
Drum roll please! The up-and-coming, favorite crop is…peas! Click here for more about the tiny vegetable that has gained popularity this season. Be sure to grab your produce and ingredients at the local farmers market or neighborhood grocery store and look for the Got To Be NC sticker to support N.C. farmers. INGREDIENTS 1 pound … Read more
Happy 4th of July! This week, we want to share a sweet, festive treat for this patriotic weekend from The Dairy Alliance. North Carolina ranks 3rd in the nation in strawberry production. Be sure to grab your ingredients at your local farmers market or neighborhood grocery store. Don’t forget to look for the Got To … Read more
With the 4th of July coming up, we wanted to share summer dessert recipes with you! This southern dish is a favorite and incredibly easy to whip together for any occasion. Thank to The Dairy Alliance for this fruity recipe. Be sure to grab your ingredients at your local farmers market or neighborhood grocery store. … Read more
It’s National Peaches and Cream day, and what’s better than fresh cobbler with vanilla ice cream on a hot day? With peaches in season, this is the perfect, easy dessert for any occasion. Make your cobbler with fresh N.C. peaches! Be sure to get your produce at your local farmers market or neighborhood grocery store. … Read more
Since it’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables month and National Cucumber Day today, we are sharing a healthy and fresh dish. This recipe is perfect for a hot, summer day and only takes 15 minutes to put together! Save this recipe for an easy, go-to side or a dish to bring to a barbeque this … Read more
NCDA&CS is recognizing the Food Distribution division’s Butner and Salisbury warehouse staff for their extraordinary work as a team in this busy season. This was a great year for the team but both warehouse staff have been working extremely hard with disaster relief with Hurricane Matthew and Florence. In addition to these duties, both of … Read more
For National Dairy Month and National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, we are sharing this fruity dish with you! Thanks to the NC Peach Growers Society for this summertime favorite recipe. In North Carolina, peaches are officially in season! Peach season begins in June and runs through September. You can find your local produce at … Read more
