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Jackson County Junior appalachian Musicians (JAM) Program for 2013
The Jackson County 4-H is pleased to continue our association with the Jackson County Junior Appalachian Musicians program (JAM) again this year. We are excited to be kicking off … MORE » Posted: 8/15/132013 Food Preservation Workshops
Hands-On Food Preservation hosted by Old Zion Wesleyan Church in the Family Life Center 10144 Swamp Fox HWY E, Tabor City, NC 28463 Pressure Canning – Thursday, October 10, … MORE » Posted: 8/14/13Market Fresh: A Peachy Summer
Peaches, a piece of summer that I can never seem to get enough of! Whether it’s simply a ‘grab and go’ snack or a scrumptious desert, peaches are a … MORE » Posted: 8/14/13Share the Harvest
Grow an extra row! Donate your excess fresh fruits and vegetables to local people in need! Drop off your extra healthy fruits and vegetables at Iredell Christian Ministries, 752 … MORE » Posted: 8/14/13Master Composter Training Program Begins October 8th
Gaston County Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Gaston County Solid Waste Division and Mecklenburg County’s Organic Waste Reduction program, is offering the first Master Composter Certification Training Program beginning … MORE » Posted: 8/13/13Guide for effective online farm profiles
Need a how-to guide? Want to increase traffic at your farm or farm-stand? Follow this simple checklist to make sure you cover all the information your customer will need … MORE » Posted: 8/12/13Enjoying The Summer While It Lasts
Summer is winding down and fall will soon be upon us. Here in Randolph County, we have had a very wet summer. The few sunny days that we have … MORE » Posted: 8/7/13Caldwell County No Longer Offering Pesticide Container Recycling
Due to a change within the contracted recycling company, the pesticide container recycling sites at both the Granite Falls and Collettsville transfer stations are closed indefinitely. The nearest pesticide … MORE » Posted: 8/6/13Successful Family Newsletter-Summer 2013
North Carolinians spend about $35 billion a year on food. If we spent 10 percent of that sum on local food—about $1.05 per person per day—approximately $3.5 billion would … MORE » Posted: 8/6/13Currituck Grown Local Foods Newsletter August 2013
To be added to the email list please contact donna_keene@ncsu.edu Posted: 8/5/13Slow Gardening Around the Sound – Talk and Book Signing by Felder Rusing
A nationally recognized garden guru, Felder has 18 books to his credit and is a regualr on the lecture circuit. We’ll hear about sustaninable gardening and learn how to … MORE » Posted: 8/2/13Farm Tour This Weekend
The High Country Farm Tour will take place this weekend (Aug 3rd & 4th). The High Country Farm Tour provides community members with opportunities to visit local farms, connect with … MORE » Posted: 7/31/13Farm Fresh: Maters and Cucs
Summer wouldn’t be summer here in eastern North Carolina without maters and cucs! Fortunately for us, tomatoes and cucumbers are in season and readily available at the Elaney Wood … MORE » Posted: 7/30/13Farm Fun Day at High Mountain Meadows
On Wednesday, July 24, 4-H was treated to a Farm Fun Day at High Mountain Meadows farm. High Mountain Meadows is a working goat dairy and USDA certified cheese-processing … MORE » Posted: 8/6/13Peak Season Soil Testing Fee
The NC appropriations bill of 2013 (SB 402) contains a provision to implement a soil-testing fee. There will be a $4 fee for each soil sample processed by the … MORE » Posted: 7/30/13You're on page 3
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






