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The Robeson County Center Local Foods contact is Mack Johnson.

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AGAware Worskshop

Are Your Farm Finances on Course? As a farmer (and CEO of your business), managing your finances can be …

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Master Gardener's PLANT SALE

SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Robeson County Farmers Market 3rd St. and Water St.Downtown Lumberton Perennials, Succulents Herbs Vegetables Assorted Decorative Pots Garden …

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Eating Local, Farmers Market

Has your family ever wondered where their favorite foods come from, or what makes their favorite dish come to …

Safe Plates for Food Managers Training Program

Safe Plates

Class: February 6 – 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exam: February 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Address: 455 …

Cover photo for Small Farms Week

Small Farms Week

Small Farms Week is designed to highlight the work of and show appreciation to the state’s small, part-time, limited-resource, …

Cover photo for A Very Local Holiday Festival

A Very Local Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 3, 2022 Robeson County Farmers Market 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Corner of 8th and Elm Streets, Lumberton Shop Local, Eat …

Cover photo for NC Farm School: Is It for You?

NC Farm School: Is It for You?

Have you ever considered starting your own agricultural business? Do you have land and want to finally do something …

Cover photo for Robeson County Farmers Market

Robeson County Farmers Market

Seems like spring can’t seem to get its act together with the numerous and sporadic cold spells we have …

Cover photo for Mommy and Me

Mommy and Me

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 26, and June 7, 14 and 21, 2022, 1:30 p.m. UNCP Office for Regional Initiatives 115 Livermore …

Cover photo for Overcoming a Picky Eater

Overcoming a Picky Eater

As a parent, grandparent, or even an aunt or uncle, you may be concerned with what and how a …

Recent Publications related to Local Foods

Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …

2/19/25

Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables

This measurement guide is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives …

2/19/25
Ripe and unripe fruit growing on a fig tree.

Growing Fruit Trees in Childcare Center Gardens

Early childhood educators can easily engage children in growing, harvesting, and preparing tree fruits that …

A bunch of ripe, purple muscadine grapes on the vine.

Growing Muscadines in Childcare Center Gardens

While children are having fun growing, harvesting, and eating delicious, nutritious, fresh fruits and vegetables …

Clusters of ripening blueberries on the bush.

Growing Blueberries in Childcare Center Gardens

In addition to their delicious fruit, blueberries also provide year-round interest in the garden. Bell-shaped …

Bermudagrass rhizome with a ruler for scale.

Managing Weeds in Childcare Center Gardens

This publication focuses on managing weeds in the Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) of childcare centers. …

A ripe strawberry on the vine.

Growing Strawberries in Childcare Center Gardens

Strawberries are the perfect fruit for early childcare centers. Their life cycle is short (planted …

Strawberry flowers and fruit.

Easy Fruits to Grow at Childcare Center Gardens

This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, fruits suitable for childcare center gardening. It provides information …