Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?
FDA just released “adjusted inflation cutoffs” that are used to determine how produce farms will be affected by FSMA’s Produce …
Local Foods
The Union County Center Local Foods contact is Aaron Moore.
More in My Basket Monthly: Make a List for SNAP
Are you planning your grocery list? SNAP is a great way to expand your food budget. The More In …
Get Your Family Outside With 4-H Family Gardening Kit
Research shows that adding physical activity and spending more time outdoors reduces stress. Therefore, it is essential to not …
March 2021 Extension Events
This month’s N.C. Cooperative Extension of Union County community bulletin board is full of fun, educational activities for the entire …
What Is Sweet Basil?
One of the easiest herbs to grow is sweet basil. This herb will add tremendous flavor to your meals, …
Union County Joins Visit NC Farms
Union County is excited to have joined the South Central Region on the Visit NC Farms app late last …
Local Catch: Winter Seafood Selections in North Carolina
Today, we are looking at Local Catch: Winter Seafood Selections in North Carolina. We often think of eating seafood …
FCS@Home: Preserving Soups!
Nothing soothes the soul when cool weather hits like a nice hot bowl of soup, especially when it’s homemade …
FCS@Home: Figs
One of my favorite treats as a child was delicious fig bars. They were always my favorite afternoon snack …
FCS@Home: Heirloom Vegetables
Have you ever heard of heirloom vegetables? According to our friends at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension, heirloom …
FCS@Home: Pastured Poultry and Local Foods
What is eating local? Several sources find the idea of eating local and local foods to be very different. …
Shop Local Foods!
Good morning everyone! This is Rachael Holzman, Local Foods Intern with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Union County Center. As we progress …
Local Foods Council Seeks Input
Union County Government is collaborating with several organizations, including Wingate University – The Collaborative for the Common Good and …
Meet Our Local Foods Intern
Hi everyone, this is Rachael Holzman, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Union County Center Local Foods Intern. I am a …
FCS@Home - North Carolina Peaches
Warm summertime means delicious peaches from June to September. That’s right! Peaches are a great healthy snack to cool …
Cost Effective High Tunnel Options Webinar July 1
July 1, 2020 2–3:30 p.m. Many farms are experiencing new opportunities to serve their local consumers and food system with an …
Cool Down With Watermelon!
What’s a great way to cool you down in the hot weather? How about watermelon? Watermelon is a delicious …
Cost Effective High Tunnel Options Webinar
Many farms are experiencing new opportunities to serve their local consumers and food system with increased need for healthy, …
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetable Crops
Frost and Freeze Protection for Vegetables Prepared by: Chris Gunter, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Jonathan Schultheis, Extension Vegetable Production Specialist Horticultural Science, …
FCS@Home: It's Strawberry Season!
This season, North Carolina is in for an abundance of yummy strawberries. Strawberries are a delicious warm-weather fruit, that …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- 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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