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Issues

September 2018

This Month’s Issue: NC Agriculture

More than 8 million acres are dedicated to farm operations across North Carolina, according to the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, representing a quarter of our state’s landmass. Agriculture and agribusiness contributed more than $87 billion to our state’s economy in 2016, according to NC State, representing 730,000 jobs. That’s a big deal. Within that massive industry, we’ve found a few examples of why it makes us proud, which we’re happy to share in this month’s issue.

— Scott Gates, editor

Carolina Kitchen

Candied Bacon

Country-Style Steak Meatballs

Cinnamon-Pear Energy “Cookie” Bites

Mediterranean Snapper

Black Bean Empanadas

Rainbow Bento Box

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

Coping with School Stress

Kids share the big stuff when you chat about the small stuff

Carolina Living

Seven hacks for using battery-powered tools

Safe and proper use key to preventing battery-related accidents

Carolina Living

Accessible Parking Spaces

Mind the lines so disabled people can stay mobile

I Remember

I Remember

Breakfast Guest, Not for Breakfast

I Remember

The Tone Pitch Pipe

I Remember

I Remember Little Moma

I Remember

Night Work and Stories

Your Power

Your Power

French Broad EMC Funds Regional Food Hub

Tractor Food and Farms supports local farmers and food access

Your Power

Make Your Voice Heard this November!

Important dates to plan ahead for Election Day

Your Power

NC Co-ops: Rural Broadband Infrastructure is Critical

Electric co-op leaders weighed in on connectivity at a rural development summit

Your Power

Charge Up at the NC Zoo

Randolph EMC has installed electric vehicle chargers for zoo visitors

More from this issue

On The House

Skip the Mowing with Lawn Alternatives

Explore these options if maintaining grass isn't your thing

Energy Sense

Considering Skylights?

Avoid common pitfalls

Up Front

Farming on a Modern Grid

New electric farm equipment can improve efficiency and help reduce costs

Carolina Music

“Wayfaring Stranger”

By Chloe & Jessie Lang

Carolina Gardens

Smaller Bushes Still Bring in the Butterflies

Plus Garden To-Do’s for September

Carolina People

Joyful Times at Summer Music Camp

Remembering music and dancing at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park

Peculiar Produce

Two-for-One

Wayne Houser, Vale, a member of Rutherford EMC

Peculiar Produce

Baby Bunny

Melissa Hildebrand, Wake Forest, a member of Wake Electric

Peculiar Produce

Coddled Zucchini

Dave & Judy Rambeau, Banner Elk, members of Blue Ridge Energy

Peculiar Produce

Tomato Lover

James Currin, Spring Lake, a member of South River EMC

Peculiar Produce

Jekyll and Hyde

Richard J. San Antonio, Youngsville

Peculiar Produce

Just Peachy

Gary Woods, EnergyUnited, Statesville

Peculiar Produce

Lemon Boy

Betsey Elliott, Siler City, Central Electric

Peculiar Produce

Purple Heart

Heidi Erwin, Wake Forest, a member of Wake Electric

Peculiar Produce

Snoopy

Helen Simonson, Charlotte, Lumbee River EMC

Peculiar Produce

Never Did Eat It

Chris Fox, Hope Mills, South River EMC

Peculiar Produce

Twin Squash

Daniel Houser, Iron Station, a member of Rutherford EMC

Peculiar Produce

Sweet Potato Hedgehog

Frances Durham, Roaring River, Surry-Yadkin EMC

Peculiar Produce

Strange Bird

Eddie Murphy, High Point, a member of EnergyUnited

Peculiar Produce

Cool Carrot

Emily Langer, Spring Lake, a member of South River EMC

Peculiar Produce

Garden Invasion

Barbara Lariz, Rocky Mount, a member of Edgecombe-Martin County EMC

Carolina Adventures

Spend a ‘Day at the Docks’

Hatteras Village celebrates the community’s heritage and resilience

Energy

Are You a “Fan” of Saving Energy?

Don't forget to turn off the fan

Digital Extras

9 Back-to-School Lunchbox Recipes

Trade "ho-hum" for "way-yum"

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