2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference The NC Produce Safety Task Force invites you to join us at this years …
Local Foods
The McDowell County Center Local Foods contact is Molly Sandfoss.
15th Annual Commissioner's Food Safety Forum
The 15th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Wednesday, August 28, 2019 NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, Raleigh, NC 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; …
Basil Downy Mildew Found in Western North Carolina - July 22, 2019
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed on the variety Genovese in our research plots in Haywood County, North Carolina. …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
Food Safety Update for Produce Growers in Western NC
Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …
FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
While the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human …
Farm to University Guide for Extension Agents
Farm to University Programming Guides North Carolina’s colleges and universities are creating demand for local food products. Navigating the university …
The Business of Organic Production: A Webinar Series by the Small Business Center Network and N.C. Cooperative Extension
2019 Webinar Series Monday, February 11 | Introduction to Organic Certification | Virtual (Webinar) Register online Wednesday, February 13 | Introduction to Recordkeeping Virtual (Webinar) Register online Wednesday, February 27 | Using …
The Buzz on Beekeeping 2019
Free Four Day Beginning Beekeeping Course 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 9, and 16, 2019 Field Day – Saturday, April 27, …
Farm Disaster Assistance Program Open for Applications–Due Dec 20
McDowell County farmers affected by Hurricane Florence and/or Michael are able to sign up for the Hurricane Florence/Michael Agricultural …
Foothills Food Hub Farmer Stakeholder Meeting
Fortifying the local food pipeline…Efforts to build a facility that will house a farmer wash and storage area, a …
Tabernacle Community Garden Fall Clean Up
Tuesday, October 23, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. East Marion Pentecostal Holiness Church Baldwin Ave. & Clark St. Volunteers needed to …
Film Shorts and Screening Toolkit to Facilitate Local Food Discussions
Sourcing 10% of our food locally can be a challenge, especially for larger institutions. How do we do it? …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
American Community Gardening Association Annual Conference Sept 13-16 2018 Atlanta
Excellent Workshops Outstanding Tours Wonderful Networking Join us! Registration is $200 Register online A Pre-Conference Workshop with The Cornell University Lab of Ornithology “Building Meaningful …
Learn More About Local Meat Davidson County Cooperative Extension | Fall 2018
Davidson County Cooperative Extension along with NC Choices presents a Fall Local Meat Series for consumers about how to handle and …
Basil Downy Mildew Reported in Haywood County - July 23, 2018
Basil downy mildew (BDM) has been observed in our sentinel plots at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville. Symptoms …
2018 Tabernacle Community Garden Harvest Days
Tabernacle Community Garden Harvest Days Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. July 18 & 25, 2018 August 8 & 15, 2018 Located at the intersection …
McDowell County Community Food & Health Hub
Efforts to build a facility that will house a commercial and teaching kitchen, a farmer wash and storage area, …
McDowell County From Farm to Table Event
Join us for the 3rd Annual McDowell County From Farm to Table Event on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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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