Connecting Farms to Forks: A Conversation With Debbie Roos
Debbie Roos has served N.C. Cooperative Extension for 24 years as the Sustainable Agriculture Agent in Chatham County. Her …
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Farm to Early Care and Education Event
Please join us for a fun education event. Farm to Early Care and Education Extension Training Date: Friday, May 12, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. …
Local Food Agents Gather for Learning & Sharing
On Friday, March 24th, the Local Food Program Team gathered for their bi-annual meeting at Montgomery Sheep Farm in …
New Local Food Purchasing Program for Farm to School & Upcoming Webinar
The USDA has given NCDA $5.6 million dollars for schools to expand local food purchase from local farmers with …
Making Impacts Through Community Gardens: A Conversation With Marcus Cyprian
Marcus Cyprian serves as the Horticulture Assistant and School Garden Program Coordinator at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Gaston County …
LAMP Grants Now Open!
LAMP (Local Agriculture Market Program) “supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing; local and regional food …
Local Food in Nutrition & Cooking Classes: A Conversation With Janice Roberts
Janice Roberts, FCS Agent in Moore County, loves changing someone’s mind about trying and liking a fruit or vegetable! …
Sip of Spring
Join the Bertie County Public Library and the N.C. Cooperative Extension for our next Paint and Sip Class! Create something …
A Lifetime of Community Work: A Conversation With Dr. Fletcher Barber, Jr. Ed.D.
Dr. Fletcher Barber has served over 40 years in Extension around the state, and currently serves as the Small …
Eat Smart Move More Bertie Get Fit!
New Year, New You Classes begin on January 23, 2023, and will end on March 02, 2023. Class time 5:30 – …
Preserving History and Culture While Evolving to Meet New Needs: A Conversation With Chumper Walker
Chumper Walker serves as the County Extension Director for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cooperative Extension Office in Cherokee, …
AgVentures and AgPrime Farmer Grant Programs Now Open
AgVentures and AgPrime farmer grant programs are now open! Are you a family farm based in NC or a community …
Fall 2022 Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Application Now Open!
Application Open: October 14, 2022 Application Deadline: 10/21/22 Interview Dates: By appointment Training Begins: October 26, 2022 The NC State Extension Master Food …
Bridging the Food Insecurity Gap: A Conversation With Kelly Tyndall
Kelly Tyndall serves as the Family & Consumer Sciences Agent in Lenoir County. In addition to overseeing the Parents …
Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) Interest Form and Meeting
Interest Flyer Our next EMFV training will begin at the end of October. If you are interested in becoming an Extension …
Building Support for Local Foods in Montgomery County With Kaitlyn Lamaster
As the Horticulture Agent and Local Food Coordinator at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Montgomery County Center, Kaitlyn Lamaster covers …
Farmers Markets Don’t Just Happen: National Farmers Market Week 2022
What comes to mind when you think of “farmers markets?” Ripe seasonal produce, colorful flowers, freshly baked bread, and …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Certificate Series
Registration is now open for the Overview of Local Food Systems Certificate Series. In this three-part certificate course series …
Bringing Local Food Passion to Her Community: A Conversation With Morgan King
After serving 5 years as the Brunswick County 4-H Agent, Morgan King found her interest and passion shift to …
An Optimistic Outlook: A Conversation With Aaron Moore
Aaron Moore serves as the Union County Agriculture and Small Farms Agent where he works with people who grow …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
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
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs - NC State Poultry Extension
- Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments
- Growing Small Farms - N.C. Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center
Resources
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