Have You Seen the Largest Butterfly in the U.S.?
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BEES Academy Offers Training for Experienced Beekeepers
On September 16-17, 2022 the NC State University Apiculture Program teamed up with the Chatham County Center of N.C. …
September Webinar: Tips for Beginning Farmers and Farm Seekers
NC FarmLink and the Organic Growers School will be hosting a free webinar on September 27th at 2 p.m. …
Late Summer 2022 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
Hannah Bundy Joins the NC FarmLink Team
Thanks to the Farm Pathways grant from the USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program, NC FarmLink is excited …
USDA Farmland Value Report Shows 8.4% Increase From 2021
The recently released USDA Land Values 2022 Summary report shows an overall 8.4% increase in average NC farmland value to …
Building Support for Local Foods in Montgomery County With Kaitlyn Lamaster
As the Horticulture Agent and Local Food Coordinator at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Montgomery County Center, Kaitlyn Lamaster covers …
Business of Farming in the Triad Series
Join us for a live instructor-led 4-week webinar series designed for new and beginning farmers who want to explore …
Davidson County Agriculture & Conservation Tour -Tuesday, August 30, 2022
On behalf of Davidson County Cooperative Extension, the Davidson Soil & Water Conservation District and USDA-NRCS, we would like …
5th Annual Pollinator Field Day September 24 in Kinston
Join the North Carolina Pollinator Conservation Alliance for our 5th Annual Pollinator Field Day on September 24th – we …
Register Now for a Fall Tour of the Pollinator Paradise Garden!
Fall tours of North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro start in September! The garden features over 225 …
Farmers Markets Don’t Just Happen: National Farmers Market Week 2022
What comes to mind when you think of “farmers markets?” Ripe seasonal produce, colorful flowers, freshly baked bread, and …
BEES Academy Offers Training for Experienced Beekeepers
The Chatham County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension is teaming up again with the NC State University Apiculture Program …
Are You a 4-H Member With a Flock of Chickens Currently Laying Eggs? Enter the EGG-Cellent Egg Contest!
Are you a 4-H member with a flock of chickens currently laying eggs? If so, enter the Egg-cellent Egg …
Registration Open: Overview of Local Food Systems Certificate Series
Registration is now open for the Overview of Local Food Systems Certificate Series. In this three-part certificate course series …
Bringing Local Food Passion to Her Community: A Conversation With Morgan King
After serving 5 years as the Brunswick County 4-H Agent, Morgan King found her interest and passion shift to …
Farm Visit Snapshots: Over the Moon Farm
Grower Emily Merletto grows flowers at Over the Moon Farm in Moncure, a few miles south of Pittsboro. She …
Meat Bird Production Workshop for Beginners
There will be a Meat Bird Production Workshop for Beginners at NCA&T University Farm Pavilion at 3020 McConnell Road, …
Late Spring 2022 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham Mills to provide forage from early spring to …
An Optimistic Outlook: A Conversation With Aaron Moore
Aaron Moore serves as the Union County Agriculture and Small Farms Agent where he works with people who grow …
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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 - 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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