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Meck County NC Cooperative Extension News August 8/31/21

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JULY/AUGUST 2021 | Issue 2
 
Big Fish: Aquaculture in North Carolina
By Mallory Simpson

Fruits and vegetables aren’t the only food products that are farmed in North Carolina. Farm-raised seafood, or aquaculture, is a growing industry in our state, and one that is more sustainable and efficient when compared to traditional wild-caught fishing practices. Read more ?Ÿ©?Ÿ©  
 
 
 
 
Everything Has A Season
You may know that strawberries and blackberries are more plentiful during the late spring and early summer months. But did you know that carrot season in North Carolina is between December and January? Although we often enjoy a wide array of fruits and vegetables all year round, there are distinct growing seasons for everything that we consume. There are also four key benefits to eating our favorite foods when they are in season. Read more ?Ÿ©?Ÿ©
 
 
 
 
Cooking with Herbs
Herbs are a great way to infuse the everyday diet with flavor, health benefits, and nutrition. If you are new to herbs, this article will help you to get started by explaining a few herb basics.

In botany, an herb is described as a herbaceous plant that lacks a woody stem and dies to the ground each winter. Herbs are also the part of the plant that is used to flavor food or produces fragrance. The term herb is often used interchangeably with the word "spices". However, the terms differ. Read more ?Ÿ©?Ÿ©
 
 
Community Spotlight:
Reggie Singleton of The Males Place

A focus on community and civic involvement is one of the many contributions of The Males Place. Since its establishment in 1993, The Males Place mentoring and life skills program has positively impacted the lives of over 3000 young men. The Males Place farming and gardening program is one of the many programs offered that provides a holistic experience for the youth involved.

From the first seed to the first sale, mentors engage the youth participants in a process that has far-reaching impacts on our local community while demonstrating real-life practicality and skills the youth can use for an entire lifetime. Read more ?Ÿ©?Ÿ©
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
 
REGISTER
Join us for a lunch and learn session to discuss the differences between emotional hunger and physical hunger.
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In this workshop, Mecklenburg Cooperative Extension shares techniques and best practices for preserving food using the dial gauge and weighted gauge pressure canner through a virtual presentation.
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Safe Plates at Farmers’ Markets is a training program designed by NC State Extension for farmers’ market managers and vendors.
 
NC Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg Center
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Mecklenburg County Center
1418 Armory Dr
Charlotte, NC 28204
United States
 
Contact
704.336.2082
 
 
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JULY/AUGUST 2021 | Issue 2

Many of you wrote to let us know that the link to register for "Basics of Pressure Canning" wasn’t working. We now have corrected the link and invite you to register below or at go.ncsu.edu/pressurecanningclt.
September 1st 2021 Report Reply
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