2021 ServSafe Managers Food Safety Certification Training
Join us for our upcoming ServSafe Managers Food Safety Certification training, beginning January 11, 2021, at 8:45 a.m. This …
Local Foods
The Robeson County Center Local Foods contact is Mack Johnson.
Cook With Me! Virtual Cooking Demonstration
Join Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Adult Assistant Ashley McRae on December 8, 2020, from 11 a.m.–noon …
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Folks, save the date for the most unique shopping experience Robeson County has to offer! Wouldn’t you love to …
2020 Very Local Holiday Festival
Join us Saturday, December 5, from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., for A Very Local Holiday Festival at the Robeson County …
Holidays Are Here
Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is literally right around the corner. Having a menu for each meal and shopping …
Shopping With EFNEP
Fall is upon us! Commercials advertising newly released horror movies are in full swing and the drop in temperature …
Pecan Scab
Writing an article can present a daunting task when you are undecided on the topic. But then, once in …
ServSafe Managers Food Safety Certification Training
This 2020 training series consists of three class days (October 26–28), one review day (October 29), and the test …
Instant Pot for Beginners
Explore the exciting world of Instant Pot cookery. Learn everything from the history of multicookers and tips for storing …
Selling Local Meats Online Workshop
Join North Carolina Cooperative Extension and NC Choices on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. for a live …
Missing the Fair
I am writing this with an abundance of mixed feelings. On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, the fair board called …
Familiar Face, New Role
Growing up I spent a lot of time in my Granny’s kitchen. I can remember sitting on the counter …
A Landowner’s Role in a Stable Food Supply
As I write this article, the threat of continued COVID-19 spread and subsequent disruption to our economy persists. As …
Canceled or Short Supply
Canceled! This is a word I have begrudgingly become accustomed to in the last couple of months. I would …
Gathering Around the Table
Life as we knew it has changed over the past several months with COVID-19 on the rise. We have …
ServSafe Managers Food Safety Certification Training
This 2020 training series consists of three class days (August 10-12), one review day (August 13), and the test …
Program to Help Farmers and Livestock Producers
Corona Virus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is a program facilitated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and …
Robeson County Farmers Market Offers Food Box Subscriptions
Our local farmers have been working hard to bring back a strong Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program for our …
MeatSuite: From the Farmer to the Freezer
NC Choices Early Launch of MeatSuite for North Carolina MeatSuite is a brand new site where you can find local …
COVID-19 and Agriculture
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Learn More Using the Resources Below
Downloadable Forms and Program Information
Farmers Markets and Local Roadside and Pick-Your-Own Markets
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
Newsletters
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2017, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, February
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2018, September
- The Power of Extension Newsletter - 2019, March
Publications
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
- Food Routes
- Local Harvest
- N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services' Farm Fresh
- The 10% Campaign - Building North Carolina's Local Food Economy
State and Regional Partners
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