Virtual NC Agritunity in 2021
2021 Virtual NC Agritunity Conference Thursday, February 11, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration is available now! For more information …
Local Foods
The Vance County Center Local Foods contact is Wayne Rowland.
Supporting Community Health With Alyssa Anderson
Lee County’s local food landscape is growing. Agents across program areas in the County Extension Office provide support and …
Handcrafted Holiday Market
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the Handcrafted Holiday Market! Crafters have been hard at work making awesome …
Embracing Change: Building Local Food Systems With Greg Traywick
Greg Traywick has served as County Extension Director in Cleveland County since 1992. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
Are There Grants for Farmers?
A common dream of those who own a few acres of unused land is to start up some type …
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 …
Agritourism Curriculum Updates
In an effort to address the increased interest in agritourism expressed by farmers in the state, Extension’s Local Food …
New CDC and DHHS Guidance for Local Food as NC Moves to Phase 3
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new guidance for several points of local food distribution. See …
October Is National Farm to School Month
Congress designated October as national farm to school month in 2010, making this year the 10 year anniversary. This October, …
Facilitating & Convening With Quina Weber-Shirk
Quina Weber-Shirk is a Community and School Garden Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County. A little over …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Strategic Conversations for Fall & Winter Agritourism Operators
Fall and Winter Agritourism Operators are facing tough questions on when and how to operate this season. N.C. Cooperative …
Building Capacity for Local Food: A Conversation With County Extension Director Molly Sandfoss
Molly Sandfoss is the County Extension Director for McDowell County in Marion, North Carolina. As a County Director, Molly …
Resource Highlight: Updated Local Farms and Food Profiles
Agriculture matters in North Carolina. What does that look like? North Carolina’s agricultural industry, including food, fiber, and forestry, …
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 …
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 …
Local Food Resource Highlight: NC Choice's Poultry Processing Resource One-Stop-Shop
NC Choices, a Center for Environmental Farming Systems initiative in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension, “promotes sustainable food systems …
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- Nutrition and Health
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- Youth, Families and Communities
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