Safe Stocking Stuffer Ideas
At this time of year, most of us are busy preparing/attending holiday events, making/buying the perfect gifts for family …
The Robeson County Center Local Foods contacts are Janice Fields, Mack Johnson.
Local Foods
Start the New Year With New Family Fitness Goals
With the new year around the corner, many of us have already started thinking about our personal New Year’s …
Get Local This Holiday Season
The aroma of fresh cut evergreens, nutmeg, and hot chocolate brings many fond memories to mind, but also suggests …
Tradition Versus Food Safety
We had a large chicken pen and coop when I was a child. We collected eggs and enjoyed the …
Hurricane Florence Agricultural Program of 2018
On October 15, 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018, a …
What Better Time to Fall Back Into Helping Others Than Fall?
Imagine, YOU, a 4-H spin club volunteer. This phenomenal opportunity will benefit you, local youth, and the community. Volunteering …
A Time to Celebrate
It’s 1 a.m., and as I type this, I am working at one of the five shelters set up …
Cooperative Extension Helps Small Farmers Learn About New Programs
Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of the United States rural and farm …
Preparing for the Storm
Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. Is your family prepared to cope with an emergency? Could you evacuate quickly? You …
An Inside Glance Into the Power of N.C. Cooperative Extension
An Inside Glance into N.C. Cooperative Extension North Carolina Cooperative Extension focuses on three main areas: Agriculture, Food, and Youth. …
Food Safety Matters
It is always alarming whenever we learn that one of our favorite snacks or meals has been removed from …
Making a Plan to Save
How important is it for you to have a plan? Even better, what benefits do you receive from planning …
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
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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