A Wonderful Year for the Local Food Program Team
Local food system development continues to be an exciting and impactful strategy for supporting strong communities across North Carolina. The NC State Extension Local Food Pro … Continue Reading
View ArticleGive the Gift of Gardening Successfully
Do you have a friend or family member who moved to North Carolina from another climate? Are they finding that most of what they know about gardening where they came from is no … Continue Reading
View ArticleFarm to ECE Resource Highlight
With over 4,600 child care centers in NC (NC DHHS 2016), Farm to ECE efforts can provide great value to the centers and their families and help connect to healthy, local food. … Continue Reading
View ArticleIncorporating Culture and Diversity in Local Foods: A Conversation With Der...
Der Holcomb serves as the Family & Consumer Sciences Agent in Alexander County where she educates community members in the areas of food safety, financial management, food … Continue Reading
View ArticleFarm Leases: NC Court of Appeals Opinion Provides Cautionary Tale on Lessee...
An unpublished* NC Court of Appeals opinion has provided a rare glimpse into a landlord (lessor) and tenant (lessee) dispute concerning a farm lease contracts and lessee’ … Continue Reading
View ArticleWe are going to the Netherlands April 9-18, 2024 !!! The trip has made!!!
Trip Closed- Bon Voyage!!If exploring Holland during the peak of tulip season is on your bucket list, join us on a boutique tour of flower farms and markets,botanical gardens, … Continue Reading
View ArticleFarm Leases: Latest Presentation on Farm Leases Available (With Sample Language)
There is a new presentation on Agricultural Tenancy and Farm Leases(link) available on the Farm Law for Producers and Landownersportal. Updated slides in this presentation wer … Continue Reading
View ArticleLand Use: Presentation to ASAP Business of Farming Conference
[Editor’s note: from time to time I will post a recent presentation that reflects my most recent research, understanding, and opinions on various matters of agricultural … Continue Reading
View ArticleHow a County Vision Turned Into a Statewide Local Foods Initiative: A...
Picture this, a brand new kitchen space with cutting edge digital media technology and quality kitchen equipment waiting to be used to prepare the farm fresh ingredients highl … Continue Reading
View ArticleNew “Easy Edibles” Tag in the Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Many thanks to Scott Zona and the Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox team for adding a new tag, “Easy Edibles‘. Use the directions below to identify the edibles most … Continue Reading
View Article2024 NC 4-H Beekeeping Essay
Calling all creative writers who love honey bees! Enrolled North Carolina 4-H youth are invited to research and write an essay for the state 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest.The 2 … Continue Reading
View ArticleMaking Healthy, Delicious: A Conversation With Margie Mansure
Margie Mansure serves as the Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent in Watauga and Caldwell Counties in Western North Carolina. She is the Local Food Coordinator in Wa … Continue Reading
View ArticleSuccession Planning: Webinar Series Scheduled for April 24 & 25
This is a quick note to remind folks to register for either or both of the upcoming webinars, “Sustaining Forests and Family Legacies,” which are hosted by Roanoke … Continue Reading
View Article$6.2 Million in Grants Available to Strengthen North Carolina’s Food Supply...
Through a collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) will award over $6.2 … Continue Reading
View ArticleFarm to Fork Picnic – June 2nd at Fearrington Village
Farm to Fork PicnicThe Farm to Fork Picnic, hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS), returns to Fearrington Village in Pittsboro on June 2, 2024 from 4-7 … Continue Reading
View ArticleSolar Development on Farmland: Chasing the Benefits of Agrivoltaics
[The short article is a reposting of Branan’s recent submission to Southern Agriculture Today]The emerging conflict between utility-scale solar development and farmland … Continue Reading
View ArticleFood Safety Update for Western NC- May 16, 2024
Location: Produce Handling Facility, 74 Research Dr., Mills River, NCDate and Time: May 16, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.During this 3-hour workshop we will go over food s … Continue Reading
View ArticleStrengthening the Local Food System With a Whole Office Approach: A...
Walking into N.C. Cooperative Extension, Johnston County Center on any given day, youre most likely to find some type of local food program, project, or event in the works. Fr … Continue Reading
View ArticleMeatSuite – Buy in Bulk
MeatSuite is a free, online tool to help consumers find locally produced, affordable, delicious meats in bulk. Buying locally strengthens regional economies, supports family f … Continue Reading
View ArticleManaging Water Used at Harvest and Post Harvest in Produce Farms Workshops
During these workshops we will discuss the FSMA Produce Safety Rule final requirements for managing water used during harvest and post harvest operations. We will go over the … Continue Reading
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