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Local Foods
The Sampson County Center Local Foods contacts are Eileen Coite, James Hartsfield.
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RALEIGH – Beginning October 1, 2020, farmers market operators and local food hubs can apply for assistance through the …
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Making the Most Out of Bulk Sales Opportunities: Two New NC Choices’ Tools September 15, 2020, from 2–3:30 p.m. FREE Registration is …
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From Embryo to Chick: Videos From the Livestock Conservancy and N.C. Cooperative Extension
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Take Advantage of the Visit NC Farms App!
Have you downloaded the Visit NC Farms app yet on your mobile device? Wouldn’t you like to receive notifications …
Sampson County Now Available on the Visit NC Farms App
Last week Sampson County joined several others in the state already live on the app. You can read the …
Sampson County Goes Live on the Visit NC Farms App!
Did you know that Sampson County is now live on the Visit NC Farms App!? Download TODAY to get …
Preschool Gardening Activity Guide
Hot off the Press . . . Natural Learning Initiative Gardening Activity Guide Designed for preschool teachers, parents and students …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
How to Make Fermented Pickles
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Top 3 Benefits to Buying Local Foods
Here in Sampson County, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by several farms and local businesses. According to …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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 (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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