CEFS Co-Director Dr. Liang and Seasonal Technician Salina Brown at the Small Farm Unit harvested and donated produce during the pandemic.
Have you tried bitter melon, fuzzy melon, or water spinach?
These and many other specialty crops can be grown well in North Carolina and bring farmers a great price per pound.
With a grant from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, CEFS Co-Director Dr. Liang has begun a program to identify specialty crops and familiarize farmers, restaurant owners, grocers, and other agriculture professionals through demonstrations, trainings, and workshops.
Learn more and find delicious recipes for several specialty vegetables in this article from News & Record.