Western North Carolina Agritourism Workshop Series
A series of interactive workshops designed to engage farmers interested in expanding their operations to include agritourism. Is Agritourism right …
Local Foods
The McDowell County Center Local Foods contact is Molly Sandfoss.
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Funds Available to Nearly All Farmers via CFAP-2
Applications Due December 11. Call the local FSA office. Farmers of virtually every crop or livestock raised in McDowell County …
Embracing Change: Building Local Food Systems With Greg Traywick
Greg Traywick has served as County Extension Director in Cleveland County since 1992. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, …
Health Coverage Enrollment Event
There will be health coverage enrollment assistance available for FREE on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 5 to 7 p.m. …
The McDowell Mythbusters Minute
It’s 2020! In Extension, we have had to adapt to working in an environment where we have limited face …
McDowell 4-H Decorated Pumpkin Contest Results
The 2020 McDowell 4-H Decorated Pumpkin contest was a huge success! 52 pumpkins were turned in from 4-Hers all …
Agritourism Curriculum Updates
In an effort to address the increased interest in agritourism expressed by farmers in the state, Extension’s Local Food …
New CDC and DHHS Guidance for Local Food as NC Moves to Phase 3
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new guidance for several points of local food distribution. See …
October Is National Farm to School Month
Congress designated October as national farm to school month in 2010, making this year the 10 year anniversary. This October, …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
Grants for Diversifying Farms in 2021
WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications for farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the …
Pumpkin Season Is Here!
Kick off the pumpkin season by making your own pumpkin puree! First, cut open the pumpkin and remove the …
2020 Produce Safety Professionals Conference: Sanitation in the New Normal Recording Now Available
The 2020 Produce Safety Professionals Conference: Sanitation in the New Normal is now available for viewing. You can find …
Strategic Conversations for Fall & Winter Agritourism Operators
Fall and Winter Agritourism Operators are facing tough questions on when and how to operate this season. N.C. Cooperative …
Building Capacity for Local Food: A Conversation With County Extension Director Molly Sandfoss
Molly Sandfoss is the County Extension Director for McDowell County in Marion, North Carolina. As a County Director, Molly …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
Enjoy Safe Infused Water
With the hot summer months still here, a refreshing treat can be getting some infused water to help replenish …
Local Food Producer Spotlight: Lee's One Fortune Farm
Chue and Tou Lee operate Lee’s One Fortune Farm in Marion, NC. Lee’s One Fortune Farm is one of …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
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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Adding Value to Local Food
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Caswell County Ag Census Infographic 2017
This infographic provides a visual interpretation of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, which is collected …
10/27/20 — 2017 Ag Census Infographics
Snacking and Cooking with Warm-Season Produce from Childcare Production Gardens
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Snacking and Cooking With Cool-Season Produce From Childcare Production Gardens
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Growing Cool-Season Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, cool-season vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. This is …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …