Local Foods Celebration - Save the Date!
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Guilford County Center, along with community partners, is holding their annual Local Foods Celebration! This event …
The Guilford County Center Local Foods contact is Anna-Beth Williams.
Local Foods
Share the Harvest Donations Welcome
We hope that you will once again share your extra produce by donating it to Share the Harvest. We …
Canning with Cooperative Extension
Canning is a safe, economical way to preserve quality food at home. Canning interrupts the normal spoiling and decaying …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Applications Are Open!!
EMFV program is delivered through the Cooperative Extension Service. This is a great learning opportunity, as well as a …
Fire Ant Quarantine Area Expanding
Quarantine area for the imported fire ant expanding to include all of Davidson, Orange, and Vance Counties RALEIGH – The …
Local Food Guide!
This Local Food Guide is designed to make consumers aware of the benefits of buying and eating local food …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Growers Information Portals
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
Local Food Guide
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
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
Tomatoes for Processing in Eastern North Carolina
The per-capita consumption of processed tomatoes has increased steadily in recent years. This has been …
2 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Bulb Onions
The onion is a cool season crop that will withstand moderate freezes. It may be …
2 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Pole Bean Production
Pole beans are grown commercially in the mountain counties and, on a limited scale, in …
2 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
How to Organize a Community Garden
This publication covers the keys to a successful community garden of individual plots including forming …
6/18/19
Basil
Basil is a popular herb known for its flavorful foliage. The fresh or dried leaves …
6/5/19 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide
There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …
5/23/19 — Local Foods
Qualifying and Quantifying Your Personal Agritourism Potential
There are a number of questions that must be asked and honestly answered when considering …
Promoting Your Agritourism Business
The basis of any promotional program is product excellence. If your product or operation is …