Updates to the USDA GAP Harmonized Audit Webinar
The USDA GAP Harmonized Audit is probably the most common food safety audit used by the produce industry in …
Local Foods
The McDowell County Center Local Foods contact is Molly Sandfoss.
Just Grow It: Connecting Kids to Good Eats
As a response to COVID-19 and school closures, a few Extension members established a program that would support agents …
Allison Walker: Bringing Agriculture, Local Foods & Poultry to the Classroom
Allison Walker is the 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent in Randolph County. She has been in this position since …
Locally Delicious in WNC Video Series
Western North Carolina has an abundance of healthy fresh produce throughout the year, and this year our Family and …
Eat Local, McDowell!
I can see it. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Last year, at this time, grocery …
Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?
FDA just released “adjusted inflation cutoffs” that are used to determine how produce farms will be affected by FSMA’s Produce …
Time to Dig in the Dirt
The sun is shining. Warm temperatures are back with us. The ground is ready for planting. Yes, the first …
National Strawberry Month
May is known as National Strawberry Month. Strawberries are grown year-round, but the peak season is April through July. …
Registration Open for Six Week AgVETS Training Program
The Veterans Employment Base Camp and Organic Garden (VEBCOG) along with the University of Mount Olive’s Agricultural Department, will begin …
Application Open 2021 Rapid Response: Farm to Summer Funding - Closes April 19
Applications are open for 2021 Rapid Response: Farm to Summer Funding! Completed applications are due Monday, April 19 (one week only!). The F2SCNC and …
Creating New Pathways to Bring Local Foods From Farmers to Older Adults Across North Carolina
North Carolina State University (NC State) announced today that the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Local Food Promotion Program …
Cooking Up New Programs With Sarah Ware
Sarah Ware is the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Jones and Onslow Counties. In …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Training
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
NC Farmers of the Foothills: A New Initiative for Producers & Consumers
Looking to reach new markets? Would you like to see more of your fresh, local produce being enjoyed in …
Master Gardener Volunteer Association of McDowell County Scholarship Opportunity
We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help …
NEW Edibles Course Starts March 22
NEW Course Offering! Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts: Identification and Use Register NOW March 22–May 3, 2021 July 12–August 23, 2021 October 18–November 22, …
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, …
Small Farms Week: 35 Years of Resilience, Strength, Diversity
This year marks the 35th year of N.C. A&T State University’s annual salute to small farmers across North …
March Is Living Well Month
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and Consumer Science (FCS) …
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 …
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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Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In western North Carolina, almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be successfully grown …
4/14/21
Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In central North Carolina almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully …
4/14/21
Shellfish Leases and Harvest Closures Along the North Carolina Coast
This publication discusses the practice of leasing estuarine waters on the North Carolina coast for …
4/13/21
Overview of NC State Finished Beef Production Guidelines
This publication is an introduction to the three production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina …
NC State Local Grass-Fed Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
This publication provides production protocol guidelines developed by North Carolina State University and Amazing Grazing …
NC State Local Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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Cultivating Local Foods Consumers: Using Agritourism to Promote Local Foods
This publication shares the result of a survey study that aims to discover whether visiting …
3/29/21