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The McDowell County Center Local Foods contact is Molly Sandfoss.

Red Hill Farm field

Grants for WNC Family Farms in 2022

WNC AgOptions Grant Cycle now Open. WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline is November 12. Application deadline is December 17. WNC …

4-H Paper Clover Campaign

Tractor Supply 4-H Clover Campaign

Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through …

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Fall Food Preservation Tips

With the fall months starting, it is a time to finish up some canning for those colder winter months. …

winter squash on vine

Winter Squash: What Do I Do???

Don’t be intimidated by winter squash! Winter squash, unlike their counterparts summer squash, have a hard rind. This allows …

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Advanced Honeybee Course

Join us for an advanced honeybee course! When: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Saturdays, September 11, 18, & 25, …

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National Better Breakfast Month

September is National Better Breakfast Month. This is a great time to take stock of what you’re eating in …

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Cultivation of Ramps (Allium tricoccum and A. burdickii)

Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are native to the eastern North American mountains. They …

Organic Sweet Corn Production

Many organic vegetable farmers are interested in producing sweet corn. Organic sweet corn can be …

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Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments

This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …

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Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden

Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species …

Special Claims and the Approval Process for Niche Meat Production

With increasing demand for product transparency, a growing number of producers, processing plant operators, and …

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This chapter of the Farm to Early Care and Education Resource Guide for North Carolina …

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Kale

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

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Collard Greens

This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …

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