New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
The New York City Health Department has banned eateries from selling food and drinks containing CBD. The New York …
Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Hemp License Still Required
The new 2018 Farm Bill does NOT change the requirement for NC hemp growers to have a license for …
Considerations When Choosing an Eating Plan for Fitness
This is the most common time of the year for Americans to begin diets, supporting a $66 billion weight …
Post Farm Bill: FDA Still Regulates CBD Products
From 12/20/2018 FDA Press Statement: ” …it’s unlawful under the FD&C Act to introduce food containing added CBD or …
Cottonseed for Human Consumption?
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Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere
Just like leaf peeping and sipping apple cider, carving and eating pumpkins contribute to the excitement of autumn. Now …
NC State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
Apples!
Apples are one of the most popular fruits grown in the Western region of North Carolina, with over 200 …
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