Local Foods Week Kick-Off September 21
Mark your calendars now! Be sure to stop by for an evening of fun, food, and friends! Great kick-off …
The Guilford County Center Local Foods contact is Anna-Beth Williams.
Local Foods
Preserving Apples Canning Class
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County for a night of canning apples!! Canning is an art that we …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Local Farm Tour September 27th - Free Event, Pre-Registration Required
Join us for a fun experience as we showcase three working farms in Guilford County providing their own local …
Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is headed our way, so take time to make sure your food and beverages will be safe …
Local Foods Week September 21-30, 2018
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Guilford County Center, along with community partners, is holding a local foods week September 21 …
NCDA&CS Activates Hotline to Help Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Florence
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect farmers with resources …
Be Prepared for Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence continues to strengthen. Confidence continues to increase that North Carolina will see life-threatening impacts from this storm. While …
Statement From Agriculture Commissioner Troxler on Waiving of Motor Vehicle Regulations to Help Farmers
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler released the following statement regarding Gov. Roy Cooper’s issuance of Executive Orders 51 …
New Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
NCDA&CS Offers Organic Certification Cost-Share Assistance
NCDA&CS offers organic certification cost-share assistance RALEIGH – Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the …
Learn More About Local Meat Davidson County Cooperative Extension | Fall 2018
Davidson County Cooperative Extension along with NC Choices presents a Fall Local Meat Series for consumers about how to handle and …
Basil Downy Mildew Reported in Haywood County - July 23, 2018
Basil downy mildew (BDM) has been observed in our sentinel plots at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville. Symptoms …
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
The Med Instead of Meds class series meets on Thursdays from August 23-October 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. COST: …
Extension Master Food Volunteer
Tuesdays, July 24-October 2, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (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 …
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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
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