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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Pasquotank County CenterPosted: 7/26/13 Latest Edition of the Stanly County ECA “Partners in Touch” Newsletter just posted.
Take a minute and view the July Issue of Partners in Touch to see what members of the Stanly County ECA group have been doing since April. They have … MORE » – from Stanly County CenterPosted: 7/26/13 
Tasty and Healthy!
With summer in full swing, there is nothing better than delicious vegetables from the garden. As local farms begin their peak produce season, isn’t it time to take advantage … MORE » – from Swain County CenterPosted: 7/25/13 Integrated Pest Management Meeting for Farmers and Gardeners
According to D. Wayne Rowland, Agricultural and Natural Resources Technician with NC Cooperative Extension, Vance County Center, the Integrated Pest Management For Gardens and Farms Meeting has been … MORE » – from Vance County CenterPosted: 7/25/13 
2013 Montgomery County Master Gardener Propagation Class
Are you interested in propagation? Check out the Montgomery County Master Gardener flyer for this upcoming workshop being held July 27th! – from Montgomery County CenterPosted: 7/18/13 Hands-On with Home Grown Gaston
Do you know from where your food comes? This question often stirs some great discussion throughout many programs offered through NC Cooperative Extension. Many individuals don’t realize when they … MORE » – from Gaston County CenterPosted: 7/18/13 Fresh Market: Corn on the Cob
If you have visited the Elaney Woods Heritage Farmers Market these past few Saturdays in June and July, then you know corn is readily available and is a hot … MORE » – from Greene County CenterPosted: 7/18/13 Grilling Safety
With summer comes the smell of grills being fired up! Who doesn’t love the smell of marinated chicken breast simmering on the grill or the distinct aroma of barbeque … MORE » – from Greene County CenterPosted: 7/18/13 
Rain, Rain Go Away
If this growing season had a theme, it would be rain. The state climate office reported June 2013 as the second wettest June since 1895. While some rain is … MORE » – from Caldwell County CenterPosted: 7/16/13 
Report Highlights Importance of Increasing North Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Access, Supporting Local Farmers
As North Carolina farms begin their peak produce season, consumers have greater access to fresh, local fruits and vegetables through the growing number of farmers markets and other produce … MORE » – from Cherokee County CenterPosted: 7/16/13 Late Blight Found on Tomatoes in Guilford County
Late Blight Found on Tomatoes in Guilford County Written by Meredith Barkley, Guilford County extension Master Gardener Tomato plants looking sickly these wet, humid summer days? Their leaves turning … MORE » – from Guilford County CenterPosted: 7/11/13 Pointed Head Cabbage
If you have visited the Elaney Woods Heritage Farmers Market this month, then you have probably noticed the odd shaped cabbage sitting on the tables of many of our … MORE » – from Greene County CenterPosted: 7/10/13 Market Fresh: Summer Squash
Hot weather brings us summer squash in Greene County. And, we are now able to get it – straight from the farm – fresh at the Elaney Woods Heritage … MORE » – from Greene County CenterPosted: 7/10/13 
Farm fresh Ventures and Sally’s Kitchen
Here, Sally McNeil, the Family and Consumer Science Agent with Union County Cooperative Extension has pt together a video to highlight Farm Fresh Ventures and some of this season’s … MORE » – from Anson County CenterPosted: 7/10/13 You're on page 4
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
State and Regional Partners
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