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USDA to provide $1 billion to flood and wildfire-impacted livestock producers

Eligible livestock producers will receive disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire to help offset increased supplemental feed costs due to a qualifying flood or qualifying wildfire in calendar years 2023 and 2024.

Wildlife Commission offers measures to protect animals from black bears

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is providing guidance to livestock owners on methods to protect their animals from becoming prey to black bears.

Black bears tend to consume a mostly plant-based diet and are attracted to livestock feed, such as grains and corn.

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Partner content: Taste of Local

Thursday, December 11 • 3pm-6pm — Black Mountain (550 NC-9)

• Dynamite Roasting

• Sunburst Trout

• Hickory Nut Gap Meats

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Partner content: Drink Up!: Local Beverages for your Holiday Table

If you’re looking for some non-alcoholic beverage ideas for your holiday guests, here are some local ones to consider:

• Asheville Tea Company (Asheville NC) — look for their boxes of teas, particularly the seasonal blends.

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Partner content: Cherry juice — osteoarthritis remedy?

Question: Can drinking tart cherry juice help with my knee pain due to osteoarthritis?

Answer: While tart cherry juice isn’t harmful, the research proof of its efficacy to reduce pain or inflammation due to arthritis just is not there.

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Partner content: Enjoy a “local” cup of COFFEE

Did you know that you can find locally roasted coffee (beans and ground and even some K-cups!) at Ingles Markets?

Be sure and look for these (and more) local coffee roasters at your Ingles Market, either on the local food shelf or on their own display:

USDA to provide $1 billion to flood and wildfire-impacted livestock producers

Wildlife Commission offers measures to protect animals from black bears

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