SAVE the DATE NC Choices + Forsyth County Extension Host Full-Day Local Meat Marketing Workshop
Marketing Local Meat: a hands-on intensive for meat producers Marketing can mean different things to different people. This workshop is …
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Dr. Mike Parker, NCSU Fruit Tree Specialist, Seriously Injured in Equipment Accident
Dr. Mike Parker was seriously injured Wednesday when the lift in which he was pruning pecans toppled over. He …
Overview of Changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide growers with an overview of the recent changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP …
Would You Like to Provide Input on Virtual Field Trips to Several North Carolina Local Food Projects and Businesses?
Field trips to local food projects are a great way for local food system professionals and students to learn about project …
Come to the Table Program Releases 2nd Edition of Guide to SNAP / EBT for NC Farmers Markets
RAFI’s Come to the Table program has released the second edition of the Guide to SNAP/EBT for NC Farmers Markets: …
Public Symposium April 12 - - Policy Impact - Federal To Local: Strengthening Food, Agriculture and Health Care Intersections in North Carolina
The NC Food and Health Care Intersections Group is excited to announce the second annual public symposium on “Policy Impact – Federal …
Fork to Farmer Recruits NC Farmer and Chef Duos for New Films
Note: the above screenshot before the promo starts is from Lenoir County’s Fork to Farmer film, featuring Kinston farmer …
North Carolina Produce Safety Professionals Conference
The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force hosted the NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference on March 14, 2018 from 8:00 …
2018 Water Analysis Cost Share Program for Farmers
Growers who test their water supply as part of a pre- and post- food safety program may apply for …
Just & Equitable Food System
The Come to the Table program presents its Equity at the Table Speaker Series, featuring a unique and diverse roster of …
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