n.c. honey

News Roundup: Aug. 3-9

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. “NC veterinarians say equine disease can be avoided,” Winston-Salem Journal:  North Carolina’s top veterinarian is urging equine owners to […]

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Photos from the Field: American Honey Princess

In 1980, the first commercial honey processor in the state began operation in Winston-Salem. Around 200 barrels were processed in the first year, opening an untapped market for local beekeepers’ honey. In the same year, Sheila Sasser, became the first and only American Honey Princess from North Carolina. Honey and honey bees may not seem […]

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News Roundup: September 18-24

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. “States expand efforts to combat ‘funny honey’,” Greensboro News & Record: You might call them the Honey Police — […]

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Today’s Topic: N.C. establishes standards for honey

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with the Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison to discuss “Today’s Topic.” The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the N.C. State Beekeepers Association have launched a new initiative aimed at preventing the sale of honey products containing additives, such as corn syrup, that are marketed […]

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In the Kitchen with Lisa and Brian: Cheese and honey toast

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. In this segment, Lisa and Brian modify a traditional French toast recipe using whipped cream cheese and natural N.C. honey. This dish is perfect for a weekend brunch and should […]

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In the Market: Inside the Market Shoppes

With our In the Market feature, we’ll visit the State Farmers Market with nutrition marketing specialist Freda Butner to learn about nutrition facts, recipe tips and ways to maximize your local-foods shopping experiences across the state. Most people flock to the State Farmers Market for the best in local fruits and vegetables, but Freda shows […]

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