Farm to Fork With April Vigardt
Catawba County is a rural county located just northwest of Charlotte and is about an hour from Charlotte, Asheville, …
Local Foods
The Chowan County Center Local Foods contacts are Katy Shook, Mary Morris.
Celebrating Chatham County Beekeeper and Conservationist Judy Pick
Long-time Chatham County beekeeper, conservationist, and volunteer Judy Pick passed away on February 6, 2021, at age 79. Judy …
Statewide 4-H Farm to Fork Camp
The Farm to Fork Camp Local Foods Work Group is hosting a statewide 4-H Virtual Farm to Fork Camp for 4-H …
Updates for USDA Harmonized GAP and Harmonized GAP Plus Audits
Harmonized GAP Standards and Checklists On February 16, 2021, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced updates to the audit standards and checklists …
Preparing for Winter Storms
As winter weather makes its way to North Carolina, keep food safety in mind with these tips to prepare …
Take Control Virtual Program
CLICK TO REGISTER By, Mary Morris, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County announces the Take Control …
Chatham County Beekeepers Offer an Intro to Beekeeping Online Course
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center and the Chatham County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) had planned to team up …
Produce Safety Rule Review
Because we know how important it is to stay up to date with food safety practices and learn about …
NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF) Update
NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF) Update January 2021 NCFPSTF Website The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF), founded in …
Taking on a New Role With Ivelisse Colón
Orange County’s unique landscape includes dense urban areas and open rural spaces. Like other counties across the state, Orange …
Cleaning and Sanitizing Survey for Small-Medium Produce Farms
Struggling with cleaning and sanitizing practices? You’re not alone. You asked, we listened, and now we have a few follow-up …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 44)
4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Written by: Liz Driscoll, NC State Extension 4-H Specialist Splendiferous Seeds Sprouting seeds is …
Produce Safety Alliance Growers Online Training- March 2021
About the Training This is a two-day training course for growers on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum that …
Peach Industry to Vote on Assessment Renewal in 2021
A Message from the NC Peach Growers’ Society NC Peach Growers, The year 2020 marked the …
NC Peach Growers' Society Annual Meeting Offers Pesticide Credits
Updated! The NC Peach Growers’ Society annual meeting will occur virtually on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, beginning at 9 …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 43)
4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent Create a Time Capsule Taken from: Julia’s Table Kids in the Kitchen WHAT YOU …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 42)
4-H at Home Submitted by: Camaryn Byrum, 4-H Agent 10 Minute Stress Busters Taken from: 4-H Healthy Living Guide When life gets stressful, …
Local Restaurateur Donates Meals Every Week to Help Families
Last month I wrote about Robin Hood’s Kitchen, a new group in Chatham County that takes vegetables donated from …
Registration Is Now Open for the NC Peach Growers' Society 2021 Annual Meeting
The NCPGS annual meeting is scheduled for January 26, 9 to 11:45 a.m. The event will be held virtually …
Home Insteading With Cooperative Extension (Week 40)
4-H at Home Camaryn Byrum 4-H Agent Hot Chocolate Board Are you a hot chocolate lover? Hot chocolate is one of my …
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Information Portals
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- From Farm to Fork: A Guide to Building North Carolina's Sustainable Local Food Economy
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
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