Extension Programs
Looking for Extension programs related to local foods? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Overview Site Map …
Local Foods
The Franklin County Center Local Foods contacts are Charles Mitchell, Martha Mobley.
Extension Publications
Looking for Extension publications on local foods? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Local Food Extension Publications …
Local Food Systems
Looking for resources on local food systems? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Local Food Systems Concepts …
Strong Communities
Looking for resources on building strong communities through local foods? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Strong …
Youth & Families
Looking for resources for youth & families related to local foods? Check out the resources on the Cooperative Extension …
Nutrition & Health
Looking for Nutrition & Health resources pertaining to local foods? Check out these national and statewide programs and resources …
Cook Local Food
Looking for resources for cooking local foods? Check out the seasonal recipes, food prepping tips, and cooking videos on …
Grow Local Food
Looking for tips for growing local foods? Check out resources for farm production, including for new and beginning farmers, on …
Find Local Food
Looking for where to buy local food? Check out this great list of resources from the North Carolina mountains …
Farm Transitions: Introduction to Commercial Vegetable Production
Introduction to Commercial Vegetable Production Are you looking for a lucrative alternative to tobacco? Are you hesitant about industrial hemp? …
What's in Season?
Check out these seasonal guides from the NC 10% Campaign Resources webpage and find local food at your nearby farmers …
Landscape Professionals: Fall Credit Class - November 12, 2019
Credit Class for Landscape Professionals Please join us on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, from 5:15–7:45 p.m. as we welcome Mr. …
Ag Reinvestment Fund Grant Interest Meeting October 16 CANCELLED
Ag Reinvestment Fund Grant Interest Meeting Cancelled The Ag Reinvestment Fund Grant Interest Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, at …
September Horticulture News
Save the Date! Southeast Strawberry Expo November 6-8, 2019 Location: Hilton Raleigh – North Hills Annual meeting with educational breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and …
Hurricane Dorian Food Safety
As Hurricane Dorian approaches North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
Fork to Farmer Video Highlights Franklin County Farmer
This creative collaboration between Fork to Farmer, FarmTable Restaurant and Franklin County farmer, Leo Stallings, shows us how locally …
High Tunnel Workshop & Tour, 9/26 & 28
Raising produce in high tunnels (essentially a greenhouse heated only by the sun) offers many advantages over field production, …
Announcing the Visit NC Farms App
This is an invitation for the launch of the Visit NC Farms Mobile App. Developed by the N.C. Department of …
July Horticulture News
Cucumbers: Cool, Crisp and Sweet! Nothing quite says summertime like that of a freshly harvested cucumber. There are two basic …
NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember
NC Farm School graduated its 19th class of successful agricultural entrepreneurs on June 4, 2019. NC Farm School has …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Food Pantries
Information Portals
- Homegrown
- 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 Products
- Alpaca Dreams
- Bluebird Hill Pecans
- Bushels and Blooms
- Capritopia Farm
- Cedar Rock Farm
- Clover C Farm
- Cooterville Farm
- Dorsey Ranch
- Dreams Farm
- Fat Radish Farm
- Fort Clux Farm
- Franklin County Farmers' Market
- Irene's Happy Hens
- Little Lot Farm
- Lucky 3 Farm
- Mae Farm Meats
- Meadow Lane Farm
- North Forty Ranch
- Rare Earth Farms, LLC
- Rocky Ridge Farm
- Runamuck Farm
- S&L Family Farm
- Simply Pastured
- Tar River Poultry Initiative
- The Collard Patch
- Vollmer Farm
- Walk Ahead Farms
- Wheeler Ranch
- Wood's Strawberries
Processing
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
Eastern North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In eastern North Carolina, almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be successfully grown …
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Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In western North Carolina, almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be successfully grown …
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Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In central North Carolina almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully …
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The North Carolina Winegrape Grower’s Guide
The grape and wine industry in North Carolina is now worth in excess of $30 …
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Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species …
3 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Blueberry Production for Local Sales and Small Pick-Your-Own Operators
Blueberries are a native North American fruit, and North Carolina is one of the largest …
3 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Suggestions For Establishing a Blueberry Planting in Western North Carolina
Blueberry production in Western North Carolina differs from the main commercial production areas in the …
3 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
The Value of Honey Bees as Pollinators in North Carolina
The impact of honey bees on not only North Carolina, but the entire world is …
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