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 …
The Franklin County Center Local Foods contacts are Charles Mitchell, Martha Mobley.
Local Foods
Summer Veggie Pest: Tomato Hornworm
Tomato hornworms are large, bright green caterpillars that feed on the leaves of tomatoes, as well as tobacco plants. …
Foodies, Farmers, Chefs, Oh My! See How One PhD Student Seeks to Increase Agritourism and Diversify Farm Income
Farm to table restaurants fuel the local food movement, as many consumers seek fresh, locally-sourced food options. North Carolina …
Pests and Diseases of Summer Veggies
There isn’t much that can quite compare to the taste of home-grown vegetables. However, it takes time and dedication …
New Tools Help With Visa Applications and Farm Loans
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched two new features on farmers.gov to …
Local Foods and Franklin County, NC
The way I read the facts, we need all the farmers we can keep and get in production in …
Blueberries in the Home Garden
Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina if the right species and proper soil modifications …
FSMA & Produce Safety Rule for Small Farms Meeting
Meeting: Monday, April 8, 2019 Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Program at 6 p.m. Register online: FSMA Meeting Have you heard about the new …
Changes to GAP Billing Policy
For any growers completing voluntary USDA GAP audits in 2019, there is a new USDA billing policy. Growers will …
Farm to University Guide for Extension Agents
Farm to University Programming Guides North Carolina’s colleges and universities are creating demand for local food products. Navigating the university …
Innovative Women in Ag Program
This innovative program will be offered March 22-23, 2019,12:30 p.m., at 1175 Kingsboro Rd., Rocky Mount. Join us for this new …
2018 Impacts - Franklin County Center
The following 2018 Outcome and Impacts video and flyer is a representation showing the number of educational events and …
The Business of Organic Production: A Webinar Series by the Small Business Center Network and N.C. Cooperative Extension
2019 Webinar Series Monday, February 11 | Introduction to Organic Certification | Virtual (Webinar) Register online Wednesday, February 13 | Introduction to Recordkeeping Virtual (Webinar) Register online Wednesday, February 27 | Using …
Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference
The popular regional “Successful Small Farms Opportunities Conference” will be held at Louisburg College campus in Louisburg on Saturday, …
Produce Safety Rule Training - Register Now!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center is partnering with NC State Extension to offer an all-day Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training on …
Avoid Norovirus During the Holidays
People who study foodborne illness don’t get foodborne illness. Right? I thought that because I knew so much about preventing foodborne …
Making Sure Holiday Meals Are Ready on Time and Handled Safely
I’m one of those people that generally wants to know exactly how to do things the way they’re intended …
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
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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
- 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
Tomatoes for Processing in Eastern North Carolina
The per-capita consumption of processed tomatoes has increased steadily in recent years. This has been …
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Bulb Onions
The onion is a cool season crop that will withstand moderate freezes. It may be …
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Pole Bean Production
Pole beans are grown commercially in the mountain counties and, on a limited scale, in …
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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 …