Canning Equipment: Resources
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Local Foods
The Guilford County Center Local Foods contacts are Molly Alexi, Quina Weber-Shirk.
Pesticide Recertification Classes in September
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Community Gardens and Community Development Video
Community Gardens Agent Quina Weber-Shirk was a panelist for the Food Talks Discussion, “Community Gardens and Community Development” led …
Free Agriculture Business Training for Veterans
The Agricultural Veterans (AGVET) training program is open to all NC military members and their families free of charge. Who: Veterans …
Personal Protective Equipment for Farmers and Agricultural Workers
From: N.C. Cooperative Extension – Guilford County Center Molly Alexi, County Extension Director State Announces Delivery of Personal Protective Equipment for …
The Importance of Pollinators
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Agricultura Urbana Sostenible
Evento ofrecido en idioma español únicamente. Este programa provee información hortícola, con base in investigación científica, a residentes de …
Summer Cooking!!
Hey Everyone!! It’s time for summer festivities such as outdoor adventures, outdoor sports, State parks, National parks, water adventures, and …
Count on Me NC Training Opportunities
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Food Resources in Guilford County
Several partners across Guilford County have worked together to create a list of food resources for Greater Greensboro and …
Smoothie Bowl Art - EMFV Demonstration
Join our Extension Master Food Volunteer as she demonstrates how to create the perfect smoothie bowl art! Watch the Video Interested …
Kitchen-Atomy With Vincent Webb
Vincent Webb is here to show you some how-to skills in the kitchen. From cooking tips to recipes and …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Water Bath Canning Basics
Join FCS agent, Vincent Webb to learn about the basics of water bath canning …
Quick Pizza Recipe - With Robin McNeill
Are you home and looking for something fun to do with your kids? Why not cook? Hey, that’s a …
Here's How With Meredith Kreeger
EFNEP educator Meredith Kreeger is here to help you out in the kitchen! From hand washing to food prep …
Meal Locator Texting Resource for Parents
Families who need help finding meals for their children ages 18 and younger can text FOODNC to 877-877 to …
UPDATE - What You Need to Know About Soil Samples
How to use previous soil test results for yards and home gardens April 8, 2020 — The N.C. Department of …
Community Gardens and Community Health
COVID-19 and Food Safety Resources COVID-19 FAQ for Community Gardens (from NC State Extension) This is a resource of steps that …
Always Be Cleaning & Sanitizing + Understanding Disinfection Webinar
Below is the link to our recent webinar on Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Understanding Disinfection for Fresh Produce Growers. For …
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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
More Extension Programs at NC State University
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
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