Farm to ECE Resource Highlight
With over 4,600 child care centers in NC (NC DHHS 2016), Farm to ECE efforts can provide great value …
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NC State Extension, NC State University
A Wonderful Year for the Local Food Program Team
Local food system development continues to be an exciting and impactful strategy for supporting strong communities across North Carolina. …
Reducing Food Waste and Nourishing Communities: The Power of Gleaning Projects
The EPA estimates that one-third of food produced in the US is wasted, and food waste makes up 24% …
Connecting Horticulture and Local Food: A Conversation With Sarah Richardson
While only having been in Extension for a short time, Sarah Richardson is developing relationships with growers and connecting …
Embracing "LOCAL": A Conversation With Tanya Lamo
Picture this – it’s a sunny fall morning and the temperatures are getting cooler. You start your stroll through …
Managing a Farmers Market and Shared-Use Kitchen: A Conversation With Jill Cockerham
Jill Cockerham serves as the Local Foods Coordinator for Ashe and Alleghany County Extension Centers in the North Central …
Community Gardens & Cooking: Cross Programming for Food Security Workshop Recap
On June 1st, 2023, N.C. Cooperative Extension staff from across the state gathered at the NC A&T State University …
Social Media Toolkits for Farmers and Local Food
Social media has grown in popularity over the years and can be an extremely beneficial tool in promoting your …
Navigating a New Role in Local Food: A Conversation With Sophie Farlow
After interning with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center, Sophie Farlow began serving as the Local Food Systems Agent …
Connecting Farms to Forks: A Conversation With Debbie Roos
Debbie Roos has served N.C. Cooperative Extension for 24 years as the Sustainable Agriculture Agent in Chatham County. Her …
Local Food Agents Gather for Learning & Sharing
On Friday, March 24th, the Local Food Program Team gathered for their bi-annual meeting at Montgomery Sheep Farm in …
New Local Food Purchasing Program for Farm to School & Upcoming Webinar
The USDA has given NCDA $5.6 million dollars for schools to expand local food purchase from local farmers with …