Each month we take a look at local restaurants, farms and farmers markets featured on episodes of UNC-TV’s Flavor, NC. This week, we highlight an episode from season 4 and a trip to The Farm Market by United Turf in Powell’s Point, then on to Dragonfly Inn located in Corolla for some seasonally-inspired dishes by … Read more
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” As people make their New Year’s resolutions, Commissioner Troxler is asking N.C. farmers to make safety on the farm a priority in 2016. Farming is a dangerous career, and accidents on the farm can be deadly. According … Read more
Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. “Warm, wet winter wreaking havoc on NC farm fields,” WRAL: Winter is the season to grow wheat, to harvest soybeans and for strawberries to take hold, among other crops. But … Read more
This year marked several important milestones for departmental facilities and programs. Here’s a look at the department and some of the events and accomplishments that happened in 2015: January Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler declared 2015 the Year of the Pollinator at the Soil and Water Conservation Districts annual meeting in Greensboro. Pollinators are crucial … Read more
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. This month Brian and Lisa are featuring delicious desserts starring sweet potatoes, peanuts, apples and pecans. Sweet Potato Pie doughnuts placed first in the N.C. Sweet Potato Commission’s cooking contest at the N.C. State Fair. Melissa … Read more
North Carolina is well-known for its beautiful forests that cover a majority of the state. From being known as “the land of the pines” to being a favorite vacation spot for fall leaf season, our state is home to trees that not only beautify the state, but play a major roles in the livelihood of many … Read more
Twice a month we will highlight local restaurants, farms and farmers markets featured on episodes of UNC-TV’s “Flavor, NC.” This week, we review the first episode of Season 3, in which host Lisa Prince highlights a Southern staple: collard greens. Collards are the oldest known member of the cabbage family and are nutrition powerhouses. The … Read more
On Wednesday night, Agriculture Commissioner presented the Cecil and Pickering families with a sign that designates their property as a North Carolina Century Farm. They are now part of the distinguished group of about 1,700 families across the state who have maintained a farm within the family for more than 100 years. Bill Cecil Jr. … Read more
Three North Carolina Century Farms are the subject of paintings by Kannapolis artist Walter Stanford thanks to a grant supported by the N.C. Arts Council, the Blumenthal Endowment and the arts councils in Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Rutherford and Stanly counties, and York, S.C. Stanford has finished 17 pieces in pastels … Read more
