phhi_admin

Aug 12, 2010

N.C. Apple Festivals 2010

Join the fun at one of the exciting events that celebrate North Carolina apples in 2010! There are more than 300 commercial apple operations in N.C., which can produce as many as eight million bushels in a year. It’s no wonder N.C. ranks 7th in the country in apple production! Read more to find an apple event near you. 

Aug 3, 2010

National Farmers Market Week 2010

National Farmers Market Week is an opportunity to celebrate North Carolina’s leading industry and the people who make it possible: farmers. Help increase awareness of farming and the importance of wonderful, local foods. Read more to find resources that will help promote farmers markets or your operation, including talking points, a news release template, Q&A and more. 

Jul 30, 2010

The Produce Lady to be Interviewed on Martha Stewart Living Radio

The Produce Lady, aka Brenda Sutton, will be interviewed about U-pick farms on the Morning Living show on Martha Stewart Living Radio. Tune in Monday, August 2, 2010 at 7:30 AM. 

May 14, 2010

Farmers Market Opens at N.C. Research Campus

The sweet smells and flavors of locally-grown fruits and vegetables return to downtown Kannapolis on Thursday, May 20, as the N.C. Research Campus Farmers Market kicks off its third year. The 2010 market, located in the parking lot across from the Amtrak station on Main Street, will be open on Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. until September 30. 

Apr 19, 2010

Attend the Seminar Series at the N.C. Research Campus

Every Tuesday in May from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Faculty from the Plants for Human Health Institute and N.C. MarketReady will deliver weekly seminars to discuss the programs they lead for N.C. State. This will give the public an opportunity to learn more about the research and outreach conducted at Kannapolis for the benefit of the entire state. Presentations are free and open to the public each Tuesday in May from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis. 

Apr 16, 2010

N.C. Strawberries: Ripe for the Picking

Nothing could be finer than to be in North Carolina during strawberry season. Did you know that North Carolina ranks fourth in the nation in strawberry production? Strawberry sales generated more than $20 million in farm receipts in 2008. Read more for information on where to find strawberry operations in your area... 

Apr 16, 2010

N.C. Strawberry Days

It’s strawberry season in North Carolina! Celebrate all things strawberry across the state this spring – there are plenty of events to choose from no matter where you live. Read more to see strawberry event listings in your area from April to May. 

Mar 31, 2010

Outbreak Scenario will Help Prepare Tomato Growers

April 13, 2010 This interactive workshop will take you through a simulated food safety outbreak scenario related to tomatoes so that you can understand the impacts on your farm and the industry as a whole and begin to plan ways to prepare and protect your farming operations. 

Mar 24, 2010

The Produce Lady Offers Healthy, Economical Options for Easter Eating

The Produce Lady is encouraging North Carolinians to invest more of their holiday food budgets in local foods and healthy eating this Easter. Find recipes and tips to share a community’s fresh produce to family and friends while supporting the local economy. 

Mar 1, 2010

N.C. Fresh Produce

North Carolina is among the top 10 states in the country for production of 13 different crops. The state's fertile and diverse terrain, industry-leading resources and a rich tradition of agriculture keep North Carolina at the forefront of the industry. As a result, North Carolina is among the top 10 states in the country for production of sweet potatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, peanuts, blueberries, cabbage, snap beans, tomatoes, apples, bell peppers, squash, watermelons and grapes. N.C. MarketReady provides resources on this site, such as the Growers Information Portals, to help N.C. farmers continue to grow their operations.