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The McDowell County Center Local Foods contact is Molly Sandfoss.

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Mountain Horticultural Field Day

Save the Date and join us on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension …

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This July, "Reach for a Peach"

July is National Peach Month! Back in 1982, President Ronald Reagan declared that every July would be celebrated as …

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EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems

What is Empowering Mountain Food Systems? EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) is a project launched in 2019 to focus on …

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MeatSuite - Buy in Bulk

MeatSuite is a free, online tool to help consumers find locally produced, affordable, delicious meats in bulk. Buying locally …

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Embracing Local Food Initiatives

In the lush landscape of McDowell, a quiet metamorphosis is underway, one rooted in the soil and nourished by …

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Get Cracking in May

National Egg Month has been celebrated since the 1960’s, but dedicated to the month of May since the early …

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Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings

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Using Plastic Mulches and Drip Irrigation for Vegetables

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Developing a FDA Food Recall Plan

This publication is intended for food processors who manufacture, pack, repack, hold, warehouse or distribute …

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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 Tomatoes in the Home Garden

Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …

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How to Organize a Community Garden

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Container Garden Planting Calendar for Edibles in the Piedmont

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Conservation Easements and Agreements: Obligations, Modification and Termination

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