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seven empty canning jars and lids beside five jars of canned green beans with fresh picked green beans laying on a cutting board.

Pre-Season Checklist for Home Food Processing

It’s that time of the year, again! The excitement of planning, planting, and preserving is upon us! In Richmond County, many folks love to preserve their harvest to enjoy throughout the year.…

two photos on an ice background, one photo is of frozen strawberries and the other is of assorted frozen fruit that include pineapples, bananas, strawberries, and sliced oranges

Smart Freezing and Safe Thawing: What You Need to Know

One easy way to cut food costs is to use the freezing method of food preservation. This is a great way to preserve fresh foods and leftovers. Not only is freezing food simple and economical, but…

Enjoying Apples for NC Crunch Day and Beyond!

NC Apple Crunch Day October Wednesday, October 22, 2025 ! NC Crunch Day is a day when we celebrate tasty nutritious apples! Schools, child care centers, and other organizations will have activities…

The Benefits of Incorporating Calcium Rich Foods Into Your Diet in 2024

We learn from a very young age that calcium is very important for strong teeth and bones but we never hear about the role calcium plays in helping our bodies to function in other vital areas.Calcium…

Food Truck Dine and Learn

The food truck business is growing in Richmond County! There is still room for more of this type of business. You are invited to an informative event that will provide information about what is…

What to Do With All Those Pears!

Tis the season to celebrate the bounty of pears bestowed upon us here in the Sandhills! The pear trees are full and been a great source of nourishment for both humans and wildlife. Now that you’ve…

A cheeseburger with ingredients exploding upwards from the base.

The Sizzling Season of Homemade Hamburgers

During the month of May we have lots of things to celebrate such as, graduations, family reunions, and the beginning of weekend vacations to the beach or mountains. May is also when we celebrate…

Latinx Heritage Month: Kitchen Tools That Bring Flavors and Traditions Together!

When we think of cuisine, it’s important to remember that within the Latinx community there are different cultural traditions and cooking methods. There are some Latinx cooking traditions that…

Report From the Salad Bowl

I am writing this column from Monterey County, California. While my trip is for personal reasons, the horticulturist in me can’t help but be fascinated by all the horticulture crops growing so…

Get Down on the Farm With the Visit NC Farms Mobile App

Spring is here, and many people are looking forward to getting outside with family and friends in a safe environment after a year of restrictions and staying close to home. And by close to home, I…