Whether you prefer them crisp and fresh, tossed with a salad, or brined and pickled, North Carolina is a leader in cucumbers for both fresh market and processing. Learn more about the state’s cucumber production:

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The state produced 7 percent of the nation’s fresh market cucumbers and 11 percent of processing cucumbers in 2012.

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NCField&FamilySummer2026
Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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