CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Call it yogurt on wheels. TCBY (The Country's Best Yogurt) recently launched a new frozen yogurt truck here as part of the company's franchise expansion plans. The company says the mobile truck model is the first of its kind.
 
The truck offers four flavors that change periodically, along with a range of toppings. A Facebook page alerts customers to the daily location of the truck throughout the area.
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The first sign of warmer weather means the opening our local farm stands and the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. In plentiful supply are our locally grown strawberries that can be found throughout the county at roadside stands and farms.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina's top agriculture official says his agency will implement new rules aimed at preventing the sale of falsely labeled honey at its five farmers markets across the state.
 
NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says beginning June 1, vendors at department-operated farmers markets must apply for approval to sell honey labeled or advertised as “sourwood” or “North Carolina.”
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North Carolina used to be the king of tobacco. Now, strawberries are big business in the world of agriculture. And it’s not hard to understand why – not only are strawberries flat-out yummy, but they generate money, since they are a fruit favorite among shoppers and stay in demand.
 
Could an even better-tasting berry be on the horizon? Possibly.
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If ever you’ve enjoyed a good apple plucked from the tree by your own hand, you will know how savory and delicious are the flavors when the fruit is eaten fresh and out of doors. If you’ve ever delighted in an heirloom apple you will find it to your advantage to track down and read the lifetime work “Old Southern Apples” written by Creighton Lee Calhoun. And if you’ve only eaten apples from the supermarket you owe it to yourself to read this book to discover what delights you have been missing.
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It’s hard to believe that the time for planting a fall vegetable garden is already upon us! The decreasing temperatures in fall make a perfect growing season for a wide variety of vegetable crops in your garden.<›Read More

While there is no such thing as the perfect fruit, a crisp, juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer day comes pretty close. Watermelon is an all-American favorite found at picnics, cook-outs, potlucks and other summertime events. In addition to being a refreshing summer treat, watermelon is packed with nutrition. Not only is it a tasty treat, but this bright red melon is low in calories and packed with nutrients important to overall health. Take a look at seven nutritional benefits watermelon has to offer:
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Have you had your fair share of fruits and vegetables today? If you are reading this article in the morning, perhaps not yet, so plan ahead for the days to come. Your daily fruit and vegetable needs depend on your calorie needs, which are determined by your age, sex, and physical activity level. A good rule of thumb we often recommend is five or more fruits and vegetables a day or between 2-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups.
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