Two Pollinator Garden Tours in July!
The month of July presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
The Guilford County Center Local Foods contacts are Karen Neill, Anna-Beth Williams.
Local Foods
Spring Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, Chatham County Cooperative Extension In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills …
Notice for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Applications Released
Notice for the fiscal year 2018 Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, May …
Photos from the 11th Annual Pollinator Day
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the Chatham County Beekeepers’ Association teamed up to hold their 11th Annual …
Register Now for July Pollinator Workshop & Garden Tour
The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a summer pollinator conservation workshop and garden tour …
Share the Harvest
“Share the Harvest” is a program that has been in place for seven years, helping provide fresh local produce …
Med Instead of Meds
Med Instead Meds Thursdays, August 2-September 20, 5:30pm-7:30pm COST: $40 The Med Instead of Meds class series will help …
Extension Master Food Volunteer
Tuesdays, July 24-October 2, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm (No class August 7) COST: $50 EMFV program is delivered through North Carolina …
Help Keep FoodCorps Programming in High Point!
Together with FoodCorps, our goal at North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Guilford County is to give children in High …
Safe Plates Certification
NC Safe Plates is a food safety certification course developed by NC State University. Certification is based on passing …
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
Delicious and Healthy Recipes
Growers Information Portals
Guilford County Shared Use Kitchen
- Emergency Contact Form
- Exhibit A - Fee Schedule
- Exhibit B - Rental and Use Policies
- Exhibit C – Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Facilities Checklist
- First Step- Obtain a supplier ID from Guilford County
- Incident Report
- Kitchen Connects GSO
- Production Survey
- Shared Use Kitchen User Services Contract
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
Vermicomposting in Childcare Center Gardens
This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related vermicomposting bin in a childcare …
Composting in Childcare Center Gardens
This publication is a how-to guide for starting a garden-related standard compost bin in a …
Part 4: Mixed Loads - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
At times, it is necessary to transport or store different commodities together. In such mixed …
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 …
6/11/18 — Local Foods
How to Sell Shell Eggs into Grocery Stores Through Direct Store Delivery
This publication provides basic information for small or medium-scale North Carolina egg producers to start …
6/11/18 — Local Foods
Kale
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
6/11/18 — Grow It, Eat It
Collard Greens
This series of publications provides information about how to grow, harvest, and prepare a variety …
6/11/18 — Grow It, Eat It
Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments
This publication serves as a guide on building local food economies for planners, economic developers, …
5/21/18