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bananas

Let's Go Bananas!

Bananas are a fantastic healthy food option! The tasty yellow fruit contains lots of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins …

pizza

Yummy Recipe Alert!

While it may not be the most nutritious option to choose from, who doesn’t love a yummy pizza? With …

quiche

I Love Food!

As a nutrition teacher, I get the wonderful opportunity to work with food on a regular basis, and I …

bowl of apples, jar of apple butter on a red and white gingham tablecloth

Canning the Apple Season

Here in Henderson County, we take our apples very seriously. As the top producer of apples in the state, …

Cover photo for Henderson County Food Pantries

Henderson County Food Pantries

We have so many wonderful food pantries around Henderson County available to receive from and donate to. Whether a …

trail

National Trail Mix Day

August 31 is National Trail Mix Day – and with all the wonderful walking and hiking routes around Henderson …

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More Herbs, Less Salt

This week, we celebrated More Herbs, Less Salt Day and what a wonderfully delicious day to celebrate! Consuming excess …

potatoes

Let's Celebrate Potato Day!

August 19 is Potato Day! Potatoes are great sources of potassium and fiber. Potassium promotes nerve, muscle, and heart health. …

grill

Grilling Tips

Summertime and grilling are almost synonymous terms – they go together like peanut butter and jelly…which would also be …

zucchini

National Zucchini Day!

August 8th is National Zucchini Day! Zucchini is fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie, and contains high amounts of vitamin C. Diets …

mustard bottle

Celebrate National Mustard Day!

The first Saturday of August is National Mustard Day! The spicy, tangy condiment compliments everything from hot dogs and …

watermelon

National Watermelon Day

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day! A summer classic, melons are not only delicious, but very good for us. Melons …

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Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Green Beans and Field Peas

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. Packaged and palletized blueberries being received

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Blueberries

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. North Carolina onions ready for harvest.

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Onions

This publication has been prepared to acquaint growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient handling and …

Figure 1. Loss of sugar during storage at 4 different temperatur

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Sweet Corn

This factsheet acquaints growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient cooling and handling methods useful in …

Postharvest Cooling and Handling of Strawberries

This factsheet acquaints growers, shippers and processors with energy-efficient cooling and handling methods useful in …

The Questions on Salvaging Flooded Crops

This factsheet addresses the question of whether or not it is possible to salvage crops …

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Food Safety Tips for Large Gatherings

This factsheet provides guidance on how to ensure foods are safe when preparing large amounts …

3 weeks agoFor Safety's Sake
A food bank warehouse with boxes of produce.

Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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