Chocolate Chip Cookies Made With NC Wheat
Did you know that you can cook at home with North Carolina wheat? North Carolina farmers grow the type of …
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Farm Succession: Consider Cost-Free Agricultural Mediation
Agricultural mediation programs have stepped up their focus and training on providing mediation services to farm succession situations around …
Pursuing a Farming Passion With NC Farm School
Heather Haley is passionate about irises and wanted to help preserve her mother’s lifetime collection when Heather moved and …
How to Evaluate Land for a Small Farm or Homestead
Register for a Free Webinar on this topic to be held on October 21, 2022 at noon. In recent years, …
Northeast NC Niche Agriculture Conference 2022
The first annual Northeast North Carolina Niche Agriculture Conference will be held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center …
Conservation Easements: Save the Date for Three Part Series, 12:30pm September 7, 14, 21
Please join this series of webinars on September 7, 14 and 21 at 12:30 p.m. for an update on …
Farm Management: NCSFMRA Members Tour Shenandoah Valley Agriculture
In the last week of July, members of the North Carolina Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (NCSFMRA) …
Easy Biscuit Recipe With NC Wheat
Did you know that North Carolina wheat makes great biscuits? The type of wheat grown in our state, soft …
Contract Poultry: Comments Still Open on Proposed Integrator Disclosure Rules
There is still time to comment on the regulations proposed by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) concerning the level of …
Meat Bird Production Workshop
There will be a Meat Bird Production Workshop for Beginners at NC A&T University Farm Pavilion at 3020 McConnell …
Property Law: An Explanation of Ownership Rights in Property
The publication An Explanation of Ownership Rights in Property has been published by N.C. Cooperative Extension. This paper – …
Land Summit: Gaston Cooperative Extension Wraps Up 3 Part Series
Gaston County Cooperative Extension wrapped up its three part Your Land Your Legacy workshop series on Friday, April 22. The …
National Carrot Cake Day
Did you know that February 3, 2022, is National Carrot Cake Day? Did you know carrots are loaded with …
Warren County Farm-Based Business Workshop
This workshop is over, but participants are invited to checkout these resources from the presenters. Resources from Andrew Brannan …
Financials and the Markets for Speciality Vegetables
Dr. Kathleen Liang, CEFS Co-Director, will lead this workshop and share data collected from the specialty fruit and vegetable …
USDA Introduces New Insurance Policy for Farmers Who Sell Locally
USDA has a new insurance option for agricultural producers with small farms that sell locally. The Micro Farm policy …
Getting Dirty in Your Garden Extension Master Gardener Radio Show and Podcast-Interview of Diane Currier, Honeygirl Meadery
Diane Currier, owner of Honeygirl Meadery, shares how a visit to Alaska motivated her to start her meadery and …
Warren County Ag Fest to Showcase Resources for Farmers & Gardeners
On November 5, 2021, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Warren County Center will host an Ag Fest to showcase resources available …
Word of Mouth: Verbal Farm Tenancies in North Carolina
Introduction When one inherits or purchases an interest in open farmland – particularly between March and November – chances are …
Crop Insurance 101 Webinar Set for July 20
Topics to be discussed include Multi-Peril Crop Insurance, insuring by a written agreement, options for certified organic operations, livestock …
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Information Portals
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
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- 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 - NC State Poultry Extension
- Building Local Food Economies: A Guide for Governments
- Growing Small Farms - N.C. Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center
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Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
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Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden
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Blueberry Production for Local Sales and Small Pick-Your-Own Operators
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4/6/23 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
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This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …
4/5/23 — Local Foods
Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens
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4/5/23 — Local Foods
Food Pantry Produce Markets
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