Filtering by tag: local food

NC Steps to Health
Women and children sort through food donation crates

Food Access Near Home

Food assistance programs and community organizations can help connect North Carolinians with meals, groceries, and other essential support services. The following organizations and tools can help…

Caswell County Center
No image

Locals Foods

Through a great partnership, the Caswell County Cooperative Extension and Caswell Local Foods are work together to expand outreach and feed families across the county. We are incredibly grateful for…

Brunswick County Center
Variety of produce on kitchen table.

Spring CSA

It’s warming up here in the Cape Fear region, which means the spring harvest is truly settling in. A lot of people think of summer as being the prime time for local produce, but spring brings a…

Perquimans County Center
Blueberry Jam outside

Savor the Season Series 2026

Richmond County Center
seven empty canning jars and lids beside five jars of canned green beans with fresh picked green beans laying on a cutting board.

Pre-Season Checklist for Home Food Processing

It’s that time of the year, again! The excitement of planning, planting, and preserving is upon us! In Richmond County, many folks love to preserve their harvest to enjoy throughout the year.…

NC Steps to Health
Three children eating watermelon outside on a summer day

Summer Savings are In-Season

From May through July, North Carolina offers an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Seasonal favorites include blueberries, strawberries, peaches, watermelon, cucumbers, zucchini, summer…

Durham County Center
Open field with blue sky at Farm Campus

Durham Extension Receives $475,000 Golden LEAF Grant for Farm Campus Project

Durham County Cooperative Extension was awarded a Golden LEAF Foundation grant for $475,000 for the Durham County Farm Campus project. The Durham County Farm Campus project is a long-term goal to…

Brunswick County Center
soft-shell crabs at market

Soft-Shell with a side of CSA

Some folks mark the seasons by the calendar, others by the weather, and some by the freshest catch available. For many along the coast, a few weeks from late April through June means one thing:…

Farmworkers picking berries in a field in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Preserving North Carolina’s Farmland

Once Raleigh is in the rear-view mirror, the stretch of Highway 1 between North Carolina’s capital city and Sanford becomes almost bucolic. Glimpses of lush, green pastureland and verdant forests…

Richmond County Center
two photos on an ice background, one photo is of frozen strawberries and the other is of assorted frozen fruit that include pineapples, bananas, strawberries, and sliced oranges

Smart Freezing and Safe Thawing: What You Need to Know

One easy way to cut food costs is to use the freezing method of food preservation. This is a great way to preserve fresh foods and leftovers. Not only is freezing food simple and economical, but…