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Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …

Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes
This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …
Best Management Practices for Agricultural Nutrients
This factsheet for farmers describes ways to control the harmful effects of excess nutrients while …
Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
Southern Bacterial Wilt of Tomato
Southern bacterial wilt of tomatoes is addressed in this factsheet.

Septoria Leaf Spot of Tomato
This factsheet covers the identification and control of septoria leaf spot of tomatoes.

Phorid Flies
Phorid flies are small flies that breed in moist, decaying organic matter and can be …

Brown Spot of Soybean
Brown spot is a common pathogen in soybeans in North Carolina. Symptoms from brown spot …