Cleaning and Disinfecting
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
Local Foods
The Franklin County Center Local Foods contacts are Charles Mitchell, Martha Mobley.
Save Small Business Fund Initiative
Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce COVID–19 Update April 17, 2020 – Save Small Business Fund An Initiative of the U.S. Chamber …
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Family and Consumer Science Newsletter April 13-17, 2020
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Financial Assistance for Farmers Impacted by COVID-19
Farms and businesses with fewer than 500 employees and that meet the Small Business Administration’s definition of ‘small business’ can …
Introduction to Microgreens Operations
Microgreens Video by William Landis, Extension Agent, Agriculture – Small Farms and featuring Nicolas Cogliati, of Dean’s Greens. The video is …
COVID-19: What Steps Can I Take to Minimize Risk at the Grocery Store
Important steps to consider while you are grocery store to keep you, your family, grocery store employees and other food …
COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping
There are many questions surround grocery shopping and handling food during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no data currently that …
Visit NC Farms Agritourism App Social Media Accounts
North Carolina. Grown. Raised. Caught. Made. Experienced. Download the app in Apple Store or Google Play. The Visit NC Farms Phone …
Spring Gardening to Market Opening
BY: Pat Walker, Franklin County Farmers Market Manager Flipping the calendar over from February to March and springing the clocks …
Spring Vegetables, Lots of Flavors
As Spring approaches and we begin to get excited about the warm weather and longer days, let’s also keep …
Essential Workers in Agriculture
“This document can be used by anyone in agriculture as a notice that they are part of the essential …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
Farmers Markets & U-Pick Farm Operations COVID-19 Fact Sheets
Please see the following resources for Farmers Markets and Market Managers in response to COVID-19.These fact sheets answer Frequently …
Local Food in the Time of Coronavirus
The past several days brought worsening news about the coronavirus adding disruptions to daily life. It looks like this …
Regional Niche Fruit Production Workshop: Monday, March 9, 2020
Back by popular demand, N.C. Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Center will be offering a detailed, hands-on training for those …
Winter Storm Food Safety
As winter storms approach North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
2020 Farmland Preservation Workshops
Farmland Preservation workshops being conducted throughout North Carolina. The North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund is hosting …
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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
- Andrews Farm
- Big October Homestead LLC
- Bushels and Blooms
- Cedar Rock Farm
- Clover C Farm
- Cooterville Farm
- Dorsey Ranch
- Fat Radish Farm
- Fort Clux Farm
- Franklin County Farmers' Market
- Irene's Happy Hens
- 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
- Soggy Dog Farm
- Tar River Poultry Initiative
- The Collard Patch
- Vollmer Farm
- Wood's Strawberries
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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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