The Bees of North Carolina
Congratulations to Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt & Hannah Levenson for this excellent new book, available as a hardcopy for purchase …
Local Foods
The Sampson County Center Local Foods contact is James Hartsfield.
Hurricane Dorian Food Safety
As Hurricane Dorian approaches North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
N.C. Cooperative Extension Helps Farmers Search for Alternative Enterprises
Change is continuous in farming. Prices, farm programs, trade policies, technology, markets, and consumer preferences all change continuously, just …
New York City Bans CBD Sales in Eateries
The New York City Health Department has banned eateries from selling food and drinks containing CBD. The New York …
Small Farms Keep Agriculture Moving Forward
Agriculture is the leading industry in Sampson County. Many county residents think of large-scale contract hog or poultry farms …
Is It OK to Grow Under Someone Else's License?
We have been getting this question more since some companies or growers have started advertising for farmers to grow …
Blueberry Production & Pruning Workshop
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Time: 1 p.m. until finished ~ 4 p.m. Where: Horticulture Crops Research …
Post Farm Bill: FDA Still Regulates CBD Products
From 12/20/2018 FDA Press Statement: ” …it’s unlawful under the FD&C Act to introduce food containing added CBD or …
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 …
New Processor Acknowledgment Letter Issued
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) in conjunction with the NC Industrial Hemp Commission has …
NC State University Offers Hemp Course
North Carolina State University will offer its first industrial hemp course in May 2019. The course is called, “Business …
Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is headed our way, so take time to make sure your food and beverages will be safe …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Aquaponics Short-Course
Aquaponics Short Course, March 7, New Bern Convention Center Designed to provide entrepreneurs research based technical training in the fundamentals …
Cooperative Extension Helps Farmers Search for Alternative Enterprises
Change is continuous in farming. Prices, farm programs, trade policies, technology, markets, and consumer preferences all change continuously. Many …
Control Methods Needed in Sweet Potato Production
In mid-November, a new root knot nematode was discovered in a sweet potato field in Sampson County. The nematode …
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
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