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Meat processing is a booming industry in North Carolina. With that, there are jobs abound for graduates to take on, but do they have the relevant training? NC State's Currey Nobles is working with the Agricultural Institute instituting courses
Considered a delicacy, oysters are wildly popular in culinary communities. But is farming them as exclusive as some might believe. This episode we sit down with Jane Harrison to discuss the North Carolina Oyster Trail, and learn about the burge
In this episode of Farms, Food and You, we’ll look at what essentially equates to carbon recycling and the potential it holds for farmers, entrepreneurs and society in general. It’s a topic covered in the latest magazine of North Carolina State
It’s that time of year again, the 155th time to be exact. Get ready for “The best day ever” with a trip to the North Carolina State Fair. While you may be thinking about the 87 different rides and more than 150 food vendors, the Animal Science
This month, we're learning about all the creepy crawlies surrounding us, and how we should expand our view of them as not just pests. We sit down with entomologists Elsa Youngsteadt and Eleanor Spicer-Rice to discuss.Learn more about researcher
On this week's episode we sit down with the new dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State Univeristy, Garey Fox. He shares with us his hopes and goals for the years ahead, and the direction he strives to lead the on.
Listen this month as we talk about pollinators gardens and your backyard. Learn some tips and tricks for how to make your garden a happening spot for your local pollinators.
On this episode, we hear from Dave Tarpy, head of the NC State University Apiculture Program, and Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, founder and CEO of Bee Downtown. Listen as they share their insights on the state of honeybees, apiculture and the future of
The future is now. The rise of artificial intelligence is shifting so many aspects of our daily lives, including agriculture. On this episode we catch up with Jevon Smith from NC State University to learn more about how they are optimizing A.I.
Planting a new crop carries a lot of risk for farmers. Extension Specialist David Suchoff joins us on this weeks episode highlighting efforts to limit that risk as sesame tries to find footing in the North Carolina agriculture landscape.
Donald and Doris Kidd have been farming in Johnston County for over 20 years. After trying traditional crops, they found a unique crop that spoke them, elephant garlic, and have since specialized their farm for it. On Farms, Food and You we spe
Green spaces are hard to come by in urban life. As cities expand, people are searching for areas to explore new skills and experiences. Community gardens can provide both. We speak with Cheralyn Berry, who runs the Briggs Community Garden in Du
The quintessential Christmas shrub, the Poinsettia, has deep roots in Central America. But how did this plant get from there to an iconic holiday image? We chat with Brain Jackson, professor of horticultural science, to learn more about the pla
What has four legs, curly hair and a nose for fungi? Monza, the Lagotto Romagnolo out in western North Carolina helping the Mountain Research Station dig up truffles. On this episode, we speak with Katie Learn to hear about the work being done
The ferris wheels, games, giant pumpkins and the smell of fried dough. Yes, it's time once again for the North Carolina State Fair. On this episode of Farms, Food and You we'll hear from North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner and NC State alum
Hurricane season runs in North Carolina from summer into the fall. We sit down with Mike Yoder, coordinator of emergency programs for NC State Extension to learn what you can do to be ready, and what the state is doing to handle any situation.F
The spotted lanternfly has been on agriculture's collective mind since it arrived in North Carolina. We talk with assistant professor and Extension specialist Kelly Oten to shed some light on this invasive pest and the impact it's been having o
Muscadine grapes have a long history growing the southeast and North Carolina. For everything from whole grapes, health supplements and wine the demand for this thick-skinned product is constantly growing. We chat with Dr. Hoffman to learn more
On this episode, we talk with NC State professor Marcela Rojas-Pierce about her recent experiments conducted in space. She walks us through the prep work she and her team had to do to make sure that when their plants left the atmosphere, they c
World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20th this year. In honor of our buzzing pollinators, we sit down with Elsa Youngsteadt, of NC State's Urban Ecology lab, to learn more about the impact that bees have on urban environments, and what can be don
What do sports stadiums, golf courses, roadways and houses across the country have in common? They all benefit from turfgrass expertise. NC State's Turfgrass Management program has been churning out research and workers in the field for years s
Carolina Gold Rice has been making a comeback in recent years. This local, flavorful has roots in North Carolina, but almost disappeared for close to 100 years from the agricultural scene in the State. What's fueling its new rise? Join us as we
On this week, we chat with Matthew Vann of NC State University's Department of Crop and Soil Sciences about the emerging crop in North Carolina, cigar wrapper tobacco. There's a lot to learn about this specialty crop, and Vann and his team are
Beer making has boomed in recent years in North Carolina with the craft-beer expansion. And with that expansion comes the need for ingredients like the vital hops. Currently, most hops used for brewing in North Carolina are sourced from the Wes
In this episode, we take a look at the emerging hemp industry within North Carolina. The 2018 Farm Bill cleared the way legally for the production, and farmers took to the fields. How has the industry been doing, and what have farmers and resea
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