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NC Cooperative Extension

Heirloom Seeds and Plants: Preserving State Food Traditions

by Ray Linville Do you wish that you could grow the same vegetables that Grandma grew? The flavors that she tasted and the nutrients that she enjoyed are legendary, and many of us reminisce about how we miss the flavors of yesteryear. Because this desire to appreciate traditional foods is growing, a cultural movement to… Read More →

Filed Under: Central NC, Destinations, Eastern NC, Food, Products, Uncategorized, Western NC Tagged With: Appalachian Seeds Farm, heirloom seeds and plants, Homowo Harvest Collection, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Ray Linville, Saving Our Seeds, Southern Foodways Alliance

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