Canning and home food preservation has made a big comeback in recent years, particularly as many people have begun gardening and growing their own fruits and vegetables. While putting up garden produce for the winter months was a necessity for many families several generations ago, today canning is more of a delicious hobby. At the … Read more
North Carolina ranks among the top producers of cucumbers in the nation. The state is also home to small- and large-scale processors who pickle the cucumbers grown here. From seeded to pickling varieties, here’s what to know about the cucumbers that grow here. Cucumbers are a type of cucurbit. According to the N.C. State Extension, … Read more
From the archives is a series that dives into the archives of the Agricultural Review, the free newspaper published by the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, and explores interesting recipes, agriculture news and features from the past century. North Carolina ranks fifth nationally in cucumber production, making cucumbers a major commodity in the … 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
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. “Dicamba drift complaints popping up in North Carolina now,” Southeast Farm Press: Complaints of dicamba drift are popping up across North Carolina. “We began hearing of off-target incidents last week. … Read more
