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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Currituck Grown ~ Local Foods Newsletter
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Currituck County CenterPosted: 6/13/13 Do You Want to Sell at the Vance County Farmer’s Market?
Vandors wishing to sell at the Vance County Farmers Market should come by the Cooperative Extension office at 305 Young Street to pick up an application, or download one, … MORE » – from Vance County CenterPosted: 6/12/13 Protect squash plants now
If you were able to get your garden planted on one of the few dry days this spring, then your squash plants should be producing now. Squash plants are … MORE » – from Caldwell County CenterPosted: 6/12/13 
Composting at Urban Farms/Community Gardens
Guidelines for Composting at Urban Farms/Community Gardens This workshop will take place on Monday, June 17th, from 6:30pm-8:00pm. For those who would like to come, there is an optional … MORE » – from Orange County CenterPosted: 6/11/13 Sandhills Farm Tour
Do you like buying local? Do you enjoy visiting farms? If so be sure to take your family on the 2013 Sandhills Farm Tour! Local farms in Montgomery, Anson, … MORE » – from Anson County CenterPosted: 6/10/13 Food Preservation – Canning Classes
Hands on Food Preservation Click link belowHands on Food Preservation – from Pasquotank County CenterPosted: 6/4/13 Rust a problem on apple trees
Spring weather brings not only gardens to life but diseases as well. One type of disease that proliferates in cool, wet weather like we’ve had is rust. There are … MORE » – from Caldwell County CenterPosted: 5/24/13 Preventing blight in the garden
Tomatoes are by far the most popular crop grown in home gardens. However, they are plagued by a number of disorders and diseases. The most common disease we see … MORE » – from Caldwell County CenterPosted: 5/24/13 Fighting Fire Blight
Fire blight is a common disease of apple and pear trees in western North Carolina. Although the name may be unfamiliar, chances are, you’ve seen it without knowing it. … MORE » – from Caldwell County CenterPosted: 5/24/13 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 You're on page 6
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
Topic Categories and Standalone Pages
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- Agriculture & Food
- Community
- Forest Resources
- Health & Nutrition
- Home & Family
- Lawn & Garden
- Soil, Water & Air
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