National Farmers Market Week 2025: Celebrating Farmers Markets as Community Hubs
What comes to mind when you think of “farmers markets?” Ripe seasonal produce, colorful flowers, freshly baked bread, and …
Street Address: 212 Patterson Hall
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7653
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7653
Mailing Address: Campus Box 7653
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7653
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7653
Job Description I provide program management and coordination for NC Cooperative Extension's Local Food Program to build capacity for local food systems across the state. Some of my main tasks include: resource development, maintaining the local food website, administering an online food system course, co-chairing the Local Food Program Team, and delivering other training and curriculum.
Website localfood.ces.ncsu.edu
Recent Posts by Hannah Dankbar
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
A portion of the statewide Farm and Food Profile. Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North …
Free Webinar on USDA Hurricane Recovery Options for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Getting back into production after sustaining hurricane damage is overwhelming. Join us for information on USDA recovery options and …
Cultivating North Carolina’s Local Food Systems: My Journey as an Intern With the NC State Extension Local Food Program
Post written by Anne Elise Russell Hey! I’m Anne Elise (they/them), a new graduate of Appalachian State University with a …
Announcing the Formation of the North Carolina Farmers Market Network (NCFMN)
The newly-established North Carolina Farmers Market Network (NCFMN) seeks to lift up farmers markets and support market managers. The …
Nurturing Local Food Connections Through Early Childcare: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center
Amanda Wilkins, Lee County Horticulture Agent teaches a gardening class at a childcare center as part of the county’s …
North Carolina Joins Farmers Markets Across the Country in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week 2023
Alleghany farmers market. Photo from Jill Cockerham. North Carolina joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week …
Registration Open: Foundations of Local Food System Development
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …