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September 2021

This Month’s Issue: From the Farm

Agriculture and agribusiness is North Carolina’s leading industry, with more than 8.4 million acres dedicated to farm operations, according to the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. In this issue, we’re exploring creative ways farmers are using their land, whether producing hot peppers or sorghum syrup, or teaching valuable lessons to our state’s youth. Also, learn about some exciting solar power projects.

—Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

Celebrate National Drive Electric Week

Find an EV event near you September 25–October 3

More Power

Renewable Energy Grows to Second-Largest Source of U.S. Power

Only natural gas produced more electricity in 2020

More Power

Halifax EMC Solar + Storage Project Marks NC Milestone

Array is the first of its kind to be deployed by North Carolina’s electric cooperatives

Carolina Kitchen

Sustainable Frittata

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Delicious and Easy Cherry-Peach Oatmeal

Warm Pimento Cheese Dip

Ms. Velma’s ‘It’s Just Soup’

Dilly Bread

Chunky Monkey MoonPie® Ice Cream Cake

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

Fast [Healthy] Food

Home-cooked meals for families on the go

Carolina Living

Wedding Etiquette, Refreshed

I do? I don’t? 7 tips for today’s attendees

Carolina Living

Health-Conscious Remodeling

Make your health a priority when redoing rooms

Carolina Living

Advice from Expert Educators

5 lessons for teachers, parents of young learners

More from this issue

Carolina Creators

“Sleep with One Eye Open”

By The Burnett Sisters Band & Colin Ray

Carolina Gardens

Add Showy Beautyberry to Autumn Gardens

Plus Garden To-Do’s for September

On The House

Ants and Spiders and Flies, Oh My!

Prevent pest invasions and unwanted drafts

Tip Of The Month

Save Energy Year-Round!

With regular equipment maintenance

Carolina Adventures

EV Adventure: Plugging In to the Piedmont

Travel with ease thanks to NC electric co-ops’ vehicle charging network

Viewpoints

Benefits of Using Electricity in New Ways

Learn the criteria for ‘beneficial electrification’ at home

Where in Carolina Country is This?

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