Summertime brings the promise of fresh sweet corn to farmers markets and grocery stores. A trip to the N.C. State Farmers Market in Raleigh will likely feature several pickup trucks filled with just-picked corn in many delicious varieties and whether you prefer Sweet, Yellow, Sweet White Devotion or Silver Queen the farmers market is likely […]
Today legislators faced off for the 19th Annual Legislative Milk Chugging Contest between the House and Senate Agriculture committees. Teams competed to see who could chug six half pints of milk in the shortest amount of time. Winners earned a donation to the charity of their choice The “Senate Super Sippers,” made up of Sen. […]
When most people hear a buzzing sound, they may begin to panic in fear of being stung. However, honeybees are not harmful. Bees pollinate plants and play an important role in providing us with one out of every three bites of food. So why all this buzz? June is the official start of National Pollinator […]
In honor of the last week of strawberry month, go support local farmers markets and grab some strawberries to make this sweet treat! Thanks to Belle of the Kitchen, we are sharing this fruity dessert with you this week. Ingredients Filling: 5 heaping cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered 1/4 cup granulated white sugar 1 […]
It’s that time of the year again, grilling season!When we think of summer break, we think about the warm weather, swimming in pools and lakes, hiking in the mountains, and of course the smell of a cookout. To kick off this summer, come out this Memorial Day weekend to the Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market and […]