Canceled or Short Supply
Canceled! This is a word I have begrudgingly become accustomed to in the last couple of months. I would …
Local Foods
The Robeson County Center Local Foods contact is Mack Johnson.
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
I am sure by now COVID-19 and the detrimental effects it is posing to our livelihood, small businesses, agriculture, …
Beekeeping School Provides Training for New Beekeepers
With the beginning of spring just around the corner, many local beekeepers are getting ready for the upcoming season …
Making Health Investments
People make investments all the time, whether it be purchasing a vehicle, closing on a new home, buying an …
North Carolina Celebrates the Contributions of Small-Scale Farmers With Small Farms Week, March 22-28
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies, …
Heart Healthy and Yard Wise
I think if one month was chosen out of the year that reflected folks’ interest in their health condition …
Food Secure Holiday
With Christmas quickly approaching, many of us are trying to finalize gifts we planned to purchase for our loved …
A Thankful Farewell
I recently read an email on how a thankful attitude not only sets a positive tone for your day …
The Deer and the Turkey
The next holiday our nation will celebrate will be Thanksgiving, and I hear many, many folks remark that this …
Get Healthy with the Farmers Market
I remember growing up on the farm eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and meats throughout the year. Mama preserved …
Eat Fruits & Veggies for Better Health and to Save Money
Someone recently told me they don’t eat spinach because it is high in sodium. Hearing the comment, I had …
News From the Market
School will soon be out, and right around the corner, summer 2019 will be officially starting. Hopefully, our schedules …
Freezing Spring Produce
Are you having trouble keeping up with all of the wonderful spring produce that is available right now? You …
Living Mindfully
Have you ever arrived at work and did not remember the drive? Have you ever gobbled down a meal …
Eat Healthy When Life Gets Busy
When our everyday lives get busy with work, school, and home life, making great food choices sometimes gets put …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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, 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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