Virtual NC Agritunity in 2021
2021 Virtual NC Agritunity Conference Thursday, February 11, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is available now! For more information …
Local Foods
The Yadkin County Center Local Foods contact is Hannah Lepsch.
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Embracing Change: Building Local Food Systems With Greg Traywick
Greg Traywick has served as County Extension Director in Cleveland County since 1992. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, …
Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
Agritourism Curriculum Updates
In an effort to address the increased interest in agritourism expressed by farmers in the state, Extension’s Local Food …
New CDC and DHHS Guidance for Local Food as NC Moves to Phase 3
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new guidance for several points of local food distribution. See …
October Is National Farm to School Month
Congress designated October as national farm to school month in 2010, making this year the 10 year anniversary. This October, …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Strategic Conversations for Fall & Winter Agritourism Operators
Fall and Winter Agritourism Operators are facing tough questions on when and how to operate this season. N.C. Cooperative …
Building Capacity for Local Food: A Conversation With County Extension Director Molly Sandfoss
Molly Sandfoss is the County Extension Director for McDowell County in Marion, North Carolina. As a County Director, Molly …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook
Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
From Embryo to Chick: Videos From the Livestock Conservancy and N.C. Cooperative Extension
Are you getting started with backyard or pastured poultry? Are you interested in heritage chicken breeds? You’re in luck – …
Chicken Chat Tuesdays With The Livestock Conservancy
August is Chicken Month over at The Livestock Conservancy. They’ve got great content coming out all month on their …
Food Safety Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
Local Food Resource Highlight: NC Choice's Poultry Processing Resource One-Stop-Shop
NC Choices, a Center for Environmental Farming Systems initiative in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension, “promotes sustainable food systems …
Reflections: Internship With NC State Extension Local Food Program & NC 10% Campaign
Hi! I’m Grace, a class of ‘22 NC State University Park Scholar studying Extension Education and Agroecology & Sustainable …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
- Food Routes
- Local Harvest
- N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services' Farm Fresh
- The 10% Campaign - Building North Carolina's Local Food Economy
Yadkin Farmers Market
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