Contribute to the 2021 Poultry Census From the Livestock Conservancy
The Livestock Conservancy is excited to announce that the 2021 Poultry Census is now open! Learn more about past poultry …
Local Foods
The Sampson County Center Local Foods contacts are Eileen Coite, James Hartsfield.
NEW Edibles Course Starts March 22
NEW Course Offering! Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts: Identification and Use Register NOW March 22–May 3, 2021 July 12–August 23, 2021 October 18–November 22, …
North Carolina Celebrates the Contributions of Small-Scale Farmers With Small Farms Week, March 21-27, 2021
Each year, the Cooperation Extension Service at N.C. A&T State University celebrates the crucial role of small farmers in …
Preparing for Winter Storms
As winter weather makes its way to North Carolina, keep food safety in mind with these tips to prepare …
North Carolina Youth Institute Places Youth in the Center of Solving Global Food Insecurity
Do you care about a better world? Interested in solving global challenges like food security, clean water, and human …
Safe Turkey for Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving upon us and the holiday season beginning, particularly in this year of turmoil from COVID-19, added confidence …
Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
Troxler Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Farmers Market Operators and Local Food Hubs
RALEIGH – Beginning October 1, 2020, farmers market operators and local food hubs can apply for assistance through the …
Harvest Time
In the state of North Carolina, agriculture is undoubtedly a big deal. The industry contributes over $70 billion and …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Farmers: Want to Learn More About MeatSuite? Here Are Some Upcoming Opportunities!
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 …
Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook
Everything you need to know to successfully grow vegetables in the Southeast including: varieties, planting dates, fertilizer recommendations, cover …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
From Embryo to Chick: Videos From the Livestock Conservancy and N.C. Cooperative Extension
Are you getting started with backyard or pastured poultry? Are you interested in heritage chicken breeds? You’re in luck – …
Chicken Chat Tuesdays With The Livestock Conservancy
August is Chicken Month over at The Livestock Conservancy. They’ve got great content coming out all month on their …
Food Safety Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
Beyond Veggies: Growing Food for Preschoolers
Enjoy this 1 hour recording on Edible Landscaping for Early Child Care Centers. Learn about resilient trees, shrubs, vines, …
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 …
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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