Local Foods
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is an enthusiastic supporter of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ initiative to build the state’s local food economy, from farm to fork. Cooperative Extension is the face of your county’s local foods initiative, helping to promote North Carolina’s 10% Campaign and to guide efforts to develop the local food economy.
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Gardening Tips: Local Food
The North Carolina Center for Environmental Farming Systems and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service have partnered to initiate the 10% Campaign. The 10% Campaign is a program dedicated … MORE » – from
Halifax County CenterPosted: 5/21/13 Cooperative Extension Joins Nourishing NC to Provide Fresh Produce, Physical Activity for the Community
Communities in Stanly County and across the state gain access to fresh produce Albemarle, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has awarded Healthy Harvest … MORE » – from Stanly County CenterPosted: 5/17/13 Topsoil Erosion Costs Farmers
As rainfall increases, the amount of topsoil decreases. So does the amount of grain the land can produce. April’s pounding rains likely took tons of topsoil from some Missouri farmlands, … MORE » – from SoilsPosted: 5/17/13 Blueberry Cooking Contest
A “Blueberry Cooking Contest” is being held during the Ammon Blueberry Festival on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Recipes are being accepted in 3 categories: Breakfast, Salad and Dessert. There are two age … MORE » – from Bladen County CenterPosted: 5/16/13 Blueberry research suggests health benefits
Americans eat about three times more fresh blueberries today than we did 10 years ago. Part of the increase in consumption might be attributed to the new information that’s … MORE » – from Bladen County CenterPosted: 5/16/13 
Are you looking for Currituck Grown produce?
To sign up for this newsletter please call 232-2262 or email donna_keene@ncsu.edu Small Farm Growers please contact the Currituck County Center of NC Cooperative Extension at 232-2262 or by … MORE » – from Currituck County CenterPosted: 5/9/13 
Growing Cycle Farm Bicycle Tour
Join cycling and farm enthusiasts for a day of travel around Polk’s County’s country roads by bike, sampling local food. The ride will be a showcase for local famrers … MORE » – from Polk County CenterPosted: 5/8/13 Agriculture & Conservation Tour
2013 Davidson County Agriculture & Conservation Tour Davidson County Cooperative Extension, the Davidson Soil & Water Conservation District and USDA-NRCS, are sponsoring a tour of the northern Davidson County … MORE » – from Davidson County CenterPosted: 5/2/13 Buying Local Foods – Join Us!
By: Mack Johnson Extension Horticulture Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center Spring is definitely in the air! The birds are singing, the pollen is flowing, the grass and … MORE » – from Robeson County CenterPosted: 5/1/13 
Nourishing North Carolina
Currituck Cooperative Extension Joins Nourishing North Carolina to Provide Fresh Produce, Physical Activity for the Community Communities in Currituck and across the state gain access to fresh produce Barco … MORE » – from Currituck County CenterPosted: 4/30/13 Horticultural Science Summer Institute
We are very excited to announce we are hosting a now annual Horticultural Science Summer Institute! Please pass along to any youth that may be interested! Horticultural Science Summer … MORE » – from Johnston County CenterPosted: 4/29/13 Pick Your Own
It’s that time of year again…..time for farm fresh, locally grown produce and within a couple of weeks, our area farms will have plenty to offer. According to the … MORE » – from Lee County CenterPosted: 4/23/13 Piedmont Regional Beef Conference
The Piedmont Regional Beef Conference will be held on May 2, 2013 at the Guilford County Extension Office. This will be a great opportunity to hear from several regional … MORE » – from Stokes County CenterPosted: 4/23/13 Upper PeeDee Farm and Food Council Sets Community Forum
Upper PeeDee Farm and Food Council will host the Stanly County Community Forum on Thursday, April 25, 2013, 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Stanly Commons in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room. … MORE » – from Stanly County CenterPosted: 4/19/13 
Alamance County Area Farmers Markets
Looking for farmers markets in the Alamance County area? Click these links for the updated 2013 listing of farmers markets: Alamance County Area Farmers Markets (.pdf file) Alamance County Area … MORE » – from Alamance County CenterPosted: 4/19/13 LINKS
- Center For Environmental Farming Systems
- North Carolina Food Advisory Council
- Statewide Action Guide for Building a Local Food Economy in NC
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs
- Buy through a Community-Supported Agriculture Program
- Find Local Foods by Picking Your Own Produce
- Find Local Foods in Grocery Stores and Co-ops
- Find Local Foods through Food Buying Clubs
- Food Safety and Home Food Preservation
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
- Meat Buying Clubs - from NC Choices
- Shop at Farmers' Markets, Tailgate Markets and Roadside Stands
- Start a community garden
- Start a workplace CSA
- The Produce Lady - Video tips on preparing local foods
Resources
- Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
- Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
- Feast Downeast - Bringing Local Farmers to Market
- Food Routes
- Foothills Fresh
- Local Harvest
- N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services' Farm Fresh
- NC MarketReady
- The 10% Campaign - Building North Carolina's Local Food Economy
