North Carolina State University – Land-Grant Impacts

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Seed-sharing libraries extend plant access

A seed library is a resource where seeds are shared with community members free of charge. The North Carolina State University Extension Master Gardeners support seed-sharing libraries across the state to encourage local gardening. Typically found at libraries or community centers, gardeners, students and teachers are encouraged to check out the seeds and plant them in a garden. At the [...]

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Community gardens increase food security and community well-being

Based on the 2023 National Gardening Survey, 80% of American households participated in a gardening project in 2022. Through Extension trainings, seed libraries and gardening kits and the efforts of Extension Master Gardener volunteers, land-grant universities are increasing access to gardens, improving community well-being, and helping individuals learn to grow their own food. Here are a few examples of that [...]

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Improving nursery and fruit crops

Specialty crops, including fruits, floriculture and nursery crops, provide a wide range of products and play a crucial role in the American economy. Land-grant university researchers and educators provide new varieties, production practices and other innovations that help ensure a reliable supply of high-quality products for consumers. Here are a few examples of that work: North Carolina Extension educators are helping [...]

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New online tool facilitates information sharing for North Carolina farmers

North Carolina State Extension agents have their fingers on the pulse of statewide crop performance and emerging problems, often spotting regional patterns that are valuable to the industry. Getting that knowledge summarized for public consumption in a timely manner can be a challenge. NC State Extension recently released an online visual mapping tool to capture and share in-season crop problems [...]

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Smaller trees produce larger yield

North Carolina ranks seventh in the nation in apple production with nearly 4 million bushels of apples — more than 150 million pounds — produced each year. The majority of these apples are used in the processing industry and turned into food items like applesauce, baby food, juice and other packaged products. Extension specialists at North Carolina State University are [...]

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Seed-sharing libraries extend plant access

Community gardens increase food security and community well-being

Improving nursery and fruit crops

New online tool facilitates information sharing for North Carolina farmers

Smaller trees produce larger yield