Eggnog is a seasonal treat that’s readily available at the grocery store this time of year. And whether you prefer you eggnog with a sprinkle of nutmeg, topped with whipped cream or even added to coffee, the taste and the smell just reminds you of this time of year. As a young girl, at Christmas […]
Holidays
Today’s Topic: Agritourism farms offer fun holiday activities
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” A lot of families will be traveling and getting together for Thanksgiving this week. In fact, it is recognized as the holiday where more people travel than any other. The extended weekend makes it a great time […]
In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: 10 Years of Local Dish
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. This month Brian and Lisa featuring family recipes for fall weather. This month, Local Dish celebrated 10 years on WRAL-TV. More than 500 recipes have been shared during the decade. Check out a video below of […]
News Roundup: Nov. 14-20
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. “NC Farmers Begin Selling Live Christmas Trees,” TWC News: (Video) With the holidays around the corner, Christmas tree farms are preparing for major sales. The North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture […]
The 12 Days of Christmas – NC Ag Style
It’s Christmas time and everywhere you go, there are carols constantly playing in the background. Lords a Leaping? Calling Birds and French Hens? What kind of Christmas gifts are they? Which got us thinking…what would the 12 Days of Christmas look like in North Carolina? North Carolina agriculture has so much to offer that it’s […]