Have You Seen the Largest Butterfly in the U.S.?
Every week (sometimes every day!) Extension Agents get asked to identify all sorts of interesting things. We get stopped …
Local Foods
en Español
El inglés es el idioma de control de esta página. En la medida en que haya algún conflicto entre la traducción al inglés y la traducción, el inglés prevalece.
Al hacer clic en el enlace de traducción se activa un servicio de traducción gratuito para convertir la página al español. Al igual que con cualquier traducción por Internet, la conversión no es sensible al contexto y puede que no traduzca el texto en su significado original. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen.
English is the controlling language of this page. To the extent there is any conflict between the English text and the translation, English controls.
Clicking on the translation link activates a free translation service to convert the page to Spanish. As with any Internet translation, the conversion is not context-sensitive and may not translate the text to its original meaning. NC State Extension does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. Please note that some applications and/or services may not function as expected when translated.
Collapse ▲The Guilford County Center Local Foods contact is Crystal Mercer.
BEES Academy Offers Training for Experienced Beekeepers
On September 16-17, 2022 the NC State University Apiculture Program teamed up with the Chatham County Center of N.C. …
Late Summer 2022 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
Building Support for Local Foods in Montgomery County With Kaitlyn Lamaster
As the Horticulture Agent and Local Food Coordinator at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Montgomery County Center, Kaitlyn Lamaster covers …
5th Annual Pollinator Field Day September 24 in Kinston
Join the North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance for our 5th Annual Pollinator Field Day on September 24th – we …
Late Blight on Tomato in Haywood County (Aug 17, 2022)
Late blight on tomato has been confirmed from a commercial tomato field in Haywood County, NC on August 17, …
Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Fall tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in September! The garden features over 225 …
Farmers Markets Don’t Just Happen: National Farmers Market Week 2022
What comes to mind when you think of “farmers markets?” Ripe seasonal produce, colorful flowers, freshly baked bread, and …
BEES Academy Offers Training for Experienced Beekeepers
The Chatham County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension is teaming up again with the NC State University Apiculture Program …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Certificate Series
Registration is now open for the Overview of Local Food Systems Certificate Series. In this three-part certificate course series …
Bringing Local Food Passion to Her Community: A Conversation With Morgan King
After serving 5 years as the Brunswick County 4-H Agent, Morgan King found her interest and passion shift to …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Over the Moon Farm
Grower Emily Merletto grows flowers at Over the Moon Farm in Moncure, a few miles south of Pittsboro. She …
Late Spring 2022 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
An Optimistic Outlook: A Conversation With Aaron Moore
Aaron Moore serves as the Union County Agriculture and Small Farms Agent where he works with people who grow …
Visit the Pittsboro Farmers' Market in Their New Location!
The Pittsboro Farmers’ Market has moved a couple of miles east down the road and is now located at The …
Local Food Program Team Bi-Annual Meeting Recap
The first in-person Local Food Program Team (LFPT) Meeting since 2019 was held on May 12th at the N.C. …
Providing Tourists a Taste of NC Through Vacationer Supported Agriculture (VSA)
The Vacationer Support Agriculture (VSA) program was developed by specialists from NC State Extension and Tourism Extension with the …
Making Waves in Local Food: A Conversation with Natalie Wayne
Natalie Wayne serves as the Cooperative Extension Director (CED) for Hyde and Tyrrell Counties, leading Extension staff in developing …
Early Spring 2022 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
North Carolina Farmers Featured in New Book
Several North Carolina farmers are featured in a new book We Are Each Other’s Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Featured Local Food Programs
Information Portals
- Growing Small Farms - N.C. Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center
- 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
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments
This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …
1 day ago
21. Youth, Community, and Therapeutic Gardening
This Youth, Community, and Therapeutic Gardening Chapter from the Extension Gardener Handbook helps volunteers understand …
2 weeks ago
Food Pantry Produce Markets
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …
9/8/22 — Local Foods
Gleaning
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …
9/8/22 — Local Foods
Introduction: Food Banks and Food Pantries
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, describes food banks and …
9/8/22 — Local Foods
How to Sell Pastured Meat Products to Grocery Stores via Direct Store Delivery
This publication guides small- and medium-scale pastured meat producers in North Carolina through the steps …
9/8/22 — Local Foods
Sheep and Goat Production for Small Farms in North Carolina
This guide provides an overview of sheep and goat production for small and beginning farmers …
9/8/22 — Small Farms in North Carolina
Pastured Poultry For Small Farms in North Carolina
This guide provides an overview of pastured poultry production for small and beginning farmers in …
9/8/22 — Small Farms in North Carolina