Animals and Livestock
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North Carolina Farms Offer Healthy, Fresh and Local
North Carolina farms reconnect with customers to offer produce and meats.
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Egg Sustainability Sunny Side Up
The U.S. egg industry is breaking through the shell in terms of sustainability.
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Farmers Manage Deer
The North Carolina Farmers Manage Deer program helps reduce crop loss, diversify farm income and foster sustainable community...
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15 Common Misconceptions About Agriculture
Clarifying 15 common misconceptions about agriculture, including myths about ethanol, organic foods, corporate farms, livestock and crop production.
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Choose Chocolate for Easter
Choose chocolate bunnies and chicks over live ones for Easter this year.
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What Do You Call a Baby Turkey?
It’s easy to call a baby turkey by the same name as a baby chicken. But a baby...
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North Carolina’s Zoo Camp Inspires Next Generation of Veterinarians
The North Carolina Zoo holds four zoo camps annually, giving hands-on experience to aspiring veterinarians.
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What Is The Plott Hound? North Carolina’s State Dog
The Plott Hound breed of dog was actually developed in the mountains of North Carolina. Learn the history...
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Milk: It Does North Carolina Good
Rolling green pastures dotted with cows, and silos set against a glowing sunset – both scenes are slowly...
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Shetland Sheep Wool Provides Shear Delight
Meet a North Carolina farmer who raises Shetland sheep, wool-bearers that are one of the smallest of the...
North Carolina Field and Family magazine highlights farms and foods, events and attractions, and interesting people and places throughout the state.