WNC Ferment On!
Have you ever wanted to learn to Ferment foods? In this five-week series, we will demonstrate and share resources …
Local Foods
The Buncombe County Center Local Foods contact is Meghan Baker.
Enjoy Safe Infused Water
With the hot summer months still here, a refreshing treat can be getting some infused water to help replenish …
Helping Farm Workers at Produce Farms Understand COVID-19
The NC State University Produce Safety Team has created training videos in English and Spanish to help farmworkers better …
What to Do With All That Summer Squash!
This time of year we can find ourselves with more summer squash and zucchini then we know what to …
Hooray for Beneficial Bugs in the Veggie Garden!
Contrary to popular belief there are more good bugs than bad in the landscape. About 1% of all insect …
Webinars Focus on Multifarm Direct to Consumer Marketing
As consumer demand for local food increases during this crisis, so does the need for farmers to be working …
RAFI-USA's Mini Grants for Farmers Now Accepting Applications
As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to unfold day to day, RAFI-USA recognizes that farmers across the country are facing …
NC FarmLink Farm Labor Webinar April 9
Learn how NC FarmLink can help farmers and farmworkers find each other! Free Webinar – Thursday, April 9, 2020, 6 to …
Learn How NC FarmLink Can Help Farmers and Farm Workers Find Each Other!
Online Webinar, Thursday, April 8, 6 to 7.30 p.m. COVID-19 is placing new and unforeseen challenges on-farm labor – getting employees …
Curious About Buncombe County Farmer's Markets?
Many consumers are looking to farmer’s markets as a means of accessing fresh, local produce and as a pathway …
ASAP's Upcoming Business of Farming Conference and Cost Share Program
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) has been an essential pillar of the local food and farming movement in Western …
Bridging the GAPs: Approaches for Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water On-Farm
Fruit and vegetable growers are continually assessing their operations to determine where they can limit risk and increase productivity. …
Training and Creative Land Tenure Jump Starts Farming Careers
Submitted by Nicole DelCogliano, Organic Growers School Will and Savannah Salley of Headwaters Market Garden are currently in their third …
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
Newsletters
Publications, Information, and News
- Buy through a Community-Supported Agriculture Program
- Find Local Foods in Grocery Stores and Co-ops
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
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Western North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In western North Carolina, almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be successfully grown …
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Central North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
In central North Carolina almost any type of vegetable or fruit can be grown successfully …
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Shellfish Leases and Harvest Closures Along the North Carolina Coast
This publication discusses the practice of leasing estuarine waters on the North Carolina coast for …
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Overview of NC State Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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NC State Local Grass-Fed Beef Production Guidelines
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NC State Local Pasture-Raised and Pasture-Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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NC State Local Finished Beef Production Guidelines
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