Backyard Agriculture 101
As we all try to adjust to our new lifestyles caused by COVID-19, N.C. Cooperative Extension is providing new …
Local Foods
The Warren County Center Local Foods contacts are Paul McKenzie, Crystal Smith.
Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
Adapted from a press release written by Rich Bonnano. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is taking …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
Spring Ag Fest is CANCELED
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
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Should I Grow [Insert Crop Here]?
There’s no way to count the number of times a farmer or landowner has asked me, “How do I …
Register Now for Blackberry & Blueberry Production Workshop
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Blackberry & Blueberry Production Workshop as part of its …
Survey for Farmers About Internet Connectivity
From the North Carolina Department of Information Technology: The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
The Chatham County Spring Ag Fest that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, at the Chatham County Agriculture & …
Regional Agrishop
The Regional Agrishop will be hosted on March 2, 2020, in Vance County. Topics covered will be, crop management …
Summer 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …
Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!
The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …
Final Pollinator Garden Tours of 2019!
The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Two Pollinator Garden Tours in September!
The month of September presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Agencies That Help Farmers; Navigating the Alphabet Soup
Many folks with a small plot of farmland have dreams of making it more productive. It’s no easy task …
Want to Market Your Farm Products? There's an App!
Thanks to generous support from the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, a new smartphone app has been …
High Tunnel Workshop & Tour, 9/26 & 28
Raising produce in high tunnels (essentially a greenhouse heated only by the sun) offers many advantages over field production, …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- 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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