Food waste is a growing problem in North Carolina and beyond. Here’s a by-the-numbers look at food waste that we hope encourages you to use what you buy and, in the spirit of the giving season, donate to your local food bank when possible. Learn more at notasteforwaste.org.

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247 pounds of food waste was created per person in North Carolina in 2012 (the most recent data available).

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North Caroline Field and Family Fall 2026
Flip through the pages of the Fall 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, swing for the Sandhills with a fall visit to Moore County, discover interesting uses for agricultural products beyond food and clothing, meet FFA alumna Katie Bryan and her restored tractor, celebrate N.C. Farm Bureau’s 90th Anniversary, try out some delicious autumn apple recipes and more.

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