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Feed The Dialogue NC is a public forum for food discussion. Our goal is to reconnect NC with the foods we eat and the farmers who feed us.

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#DYK hens have better vision than humans? 👁️👁️

Many people believe hens have poor vision, but you'll be shocked to know that hens have 5 types of light receptors, which allow them to see a variety of colors in any part of their retina. 🐓 | Carolina Coops

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Between 6,000 and 7,000 acres of North Carolina farmland are dedicated to growing cucumbers. The acres grow around 149 million pounds of cukes a year and are especially popular for the productions of pickles. 🥒 | NC State Extension 

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More than 80% of North Carolina's pig farms are locally owned and operated by North Carolina families. Our state is the second largest pork-producer in the country. 🐖 | NC Field & Family 

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Cotton was discovered around 450 B.C. in Peru. Today, the United States produces 20% of the world's cotton, which makes up 40% of the world's fiber production. This industry has helped provide about 200,000 jobs in the United States.🌱 | AgHires 

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Each year, one person consumes around 22 pounds of tomatoes. Ketchup and tomato sauce are the most popular tomato products used, and 13% of Americans grow them in their gardens. 🍅 | ExtensionVoices 

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#DYK a honey bee colony during the summer houses between 40,000 to 60,000 bees? Each colony has a distinctive scent that allows the bees to recognize each other. 🐝 | Carolina Honey Bees

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We all know cotton is used to produce clothes and linens but who knew cottonseed oil, made from cotton seeds, is used in food products like cookies, crackers, dressings, bread, potato chips, cereals, and more? 🌱 | NC State Extension 

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In 2018 according to the Dept. of Agriculture, North Carolina is one of the top 10 producing states of cantaloupe. We have produced 30.6 million pounds of cantaloupe. 🍈 | Farm Flavor 

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The United States dietary patterns are shifting and might be the cause for the increased prevalence of iron deficiency anemia.

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Celebrate #Nationaloyster day because oysters are:
🐟 An essential habitat to aquatic organisms
💧 Keeping the water clean by eliminating harmful pollutants, large amounts of algae, and sediment
🦪 Contributing millions of dollars to the economy
| NC Oysters 

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Cheers to #NationalGrapeMonth. 🍇

The NC wine industry has two types of grapes:
🍇 Native muscadine grapes
🍇 European-style vinifera grapes

Our state has over 400 vineyards and over 200 wineries to explore. 🍷 | North Carolina Wine 

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North Carolina ranks 7th in the United States for apple production, providing more than 10,000 acres of apple orchards. Henderson County makes up 65% of the state’s total crop. 🍎 | NC Field & Family 

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Peaches offer a variety of health benefits:
🟧 High in fiber
🟩 High in antioxidants & nutrients
🟧 Reduces allergy symptoms
🟩 Keeps skin hydrated & protects it from sun damage
🟧 Reduces high blood pressure & cholesterol levels
| Healthline 

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Did you know blueberries generate over $55 million to our farmers, making North Carolina among the nation’s top 10 in blueberry production? 🫐 | NC State CALS 

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Conventional cage, cage-free, and enriched colony are the 3 types of hen housing. 🐓Hens raised in enriched colony housing have more space for natural behaviors like dust bathing, perching, and scratching. 🐔 | Animal Ag Alliance 

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Corn is America's number one field crop. It leads all other crops in value and 95% of corn farms in America are family-owned. 🌽 | Farm Flavor 

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The bright orange carrots that we eat today are the results of Dutch farmers who bred purple carrots with lighter varieties causing the orange carrots to become popular during the 16th and 17th centuries. 🥕 | Root & Sprout

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Ever noticed goat's pupils are rectangular?

The shape gives goats a fuller range of vision compared to round pupils. Goats can see 320 to 340 degrees in their periphery, meaning they see everything except for what’s behind them. 🐐 | Mental Floss 

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In 2016 according to the Dept. of Agriculture, our state was the 7th top producer of peaches, producing an average of 3.6 million pounds of these fuzzy fruits for the fresh market each year! 🍑

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Time to get shucking because oysters have the ability to boost your immune system, help kill bacteria that cause certain kinds of acne, and help keep your bones strong. 🦪 | Wide Open Eats 

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