N.C. apples

News Roundup: Sept. 21-27

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. Click on the links to go straight to the full story “Martin’s Meats closing operation,” Sampson Independent: A 58-year staple in the Sampson County community has announced plans to suspend […]

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News Roundup: March 16-22

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. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “Halifax County snares lumber producer,” News & Observer: Lumber producer Meherrin River Forest Products has decided to locate its […]

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In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Apple Meringue Torte

WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. During March, Brian and Lisa will be cracking open some egg recipes starting with this one for Apple Meringue Torte. The recipe, submitted by Jan […]

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News Roundup: Feb. 23-March 1

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. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “Union has state’s first local foods agent,” Charlotte Observer: Dustin Adcock has an idea that could dramatically boost the […]

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News Roundup: Jan. 26-Feb. 1

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. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “Grants offer local farmers chance to diversify,” Hendersonville Times-News: Four local farmers were among the recipients of $148,500 in […]

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In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Grilled Granny Smith Apple Caprese

WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. Fans of a traditional caprese salad should enjoy this North Carolina twist featuring locally grown Granny Smith apples. The dish earned Marci Rakshys of Durham […]

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News Roundup: Jan. 12-18

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. Click on the links to go straight to the full story. “N.C. waters to open for bay scallop harvest,” Wilmington Star-News: Large stretches of state waters will open this month […]

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Photos from the Field: The Orchard at Altapass

We have an extensive collection of photos taken over the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ history.  In our Photos from the Field posts, we’ll pull some of these snapshots out of our archives and take a look back at pieces of North Carolina’s agricultural heritage. Many people associate agritourism with pick-your-own farms, pumpkin […]

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In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Crockpot Applesauce

WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. If you like the taste of homemade applesauce, try this recipe from Brian and Lisa. Not only does it taste great, but by making the […]

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In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Fresh Apple Muffins

WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. Lisa and Brian have a Fresh Apple Muffin recipe just in time for fall. Even if your muffins usually come from a box, you’ll love […]

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In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Grilled Apple Salad

WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. Many people think salads are just for summer months, but this delicious mix of grilled apples and mixed greens is perfect for fall. Top it […]

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In the Kitcen with Brian and Lisa: Apple-Cranberry Casserole

WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. Brian and Lisa start a month of apple recipes with this traditional Apple-Cranberry Casserole. Brian says the recipe may be old, but its flavor has […]

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